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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: YEAR (05/17/18)
According to the Webster’s' Dictionary time is the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues. Why do humans walk around as if time will never end? Time ends every day when someone dies. Humans act as if time is indispensable.



My friends the only one time does not effect is God. Our time is treasure given to us to use wisely. No one knows when his or her time will be up. So I ask are you done wasting the precious time and life God has given you?



How many more have to die? How many more souls have to be lost? Before the Body Of Christ wakes up? What example are you setting? What spirit are you entertaining today? God called us to be Holy as He is Holy. Can the world tell you apart from them? Do you have a relationship with God or a perfect church attendance record?



A relationship with God is living for Him in obedience to His will. God's will often challenges us, steps on toes and causes conviction of sin. If we want to be closer to God, then we have to distance ourselves from the world. We must love God more than anything.



Do our words match our life? We need to be certain of who we are and whose we are. Because if we are not then we will surely fail the tests ahead. This life will never be easy, But God assures us we don't have to go through it alone. Please take time to evaluate your life today. Don't spend another minute on things that do not matter.



Please, Beloved, do not be caught with no oil in your lamp. There is no excuse you have all the time you need. You must choose to use it wisely. So Beloved what will you do? Will you heed God's voice crying out you? Or will you continue living for your own selfish desires? Your choices determine which path you will take.



You can not blame anyone for the live you single-handedly choose. God is a gentleman He will not force His will on you. But He wills that His people would choose repentance and obedience. This door will not be open forever. Seek God while He may still be found! Don't throw away the mercy God is giving us. Turn to Him today. Turn to Christ who is our only hope today and forevermore. God answers and turns to a sincere and contrite spirit. If you call He will answer.
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Linda Lawrence 
05/27/18
This devotional definitely challenges the reader! I suggest reading it aloud to see some sentences that need some tweaking:-). Perhaps you could work the definition into the body of the piece and omit the first sentence, which is kind of a no-no. I certainly heard your passion for this message to be received!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
05/30/18
You have made some great points in this mini-sermon. I could easily picture a minister in the pulpit saying your words. Especially in the turmoil of today's world, it's important to remind people of this powerful message.

Instead of starting with the definition of time, you may want to start with something that has more of a pop to it. For example, I might suggest something like: Close your eyes and count to five. By following that simple, seemingly benign suggestion, you've just used up five precious seconds. Don't fall into the devil's trap. He wants you to believe and even act like time never ends.

It's a simple tool, but would grab many reader's attention all while demonstrating a core principle of your message.

If you were to leave the definition in, make sure you put it in quotation marks and cite the reference. Without the quotation marks and a new paragraph, it could be difficult to tell when the definition ends and the MC's voice begins.

If I didn't know what the topic was, I'd guess time not year. I appreciate the effort to not use the topic word. It's not easy to do, but make sure you focus in on the topic, not just a general description of it.

Since you still have words left over, I'd urge you to quote or somehow reference the oil in lamp parable. Not everyone will know it's a story that Jesus told.

You make some great points though. I often notice how often I wish my life away: Man is this light ever going to change? Grrr, I hate it when the doctor is late. Doesn't he know my time is important? I can't wait for Christmas. I wish those two weeks would go by faster.
I know I'm guilty of things like that way too often. You reminded me to savor each second with which God has blessed me.

I like that you point out that life isn't easy, but how true that we are not going through it alone.

You have a great foundation here. I'd urge you to read and comment on at least five other articles this week. I've discovered the more I read and comment, the more I understand my own writing. Don't get discouraged. I've no doubt you have a great passion to spread God's love. He has plans for your work, most likely in ways you might never guess. Good job!