Time is Slipping Away

On Wednesday, February 17, Rush Limbaugh, passed away. He was 70 years old and died from a year-long battle with lung cancer. I've been listening to Rush since 2015 - I didn't listen everyday, he would become repetitive and had too many commercials. Half his show seemed like he was selling something - but he had a keen observation of American culture and politics - he's had great influence in my political beliefs. Limbaugh has shaped conservative thinking more than any other media personality.

I even bought our children a Rush Revere book to teach American history.

I went back and listened to his final show he broadcasted before he was too ill. It was Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He's been on the radio for over 30 years and probably didn't think February 2 would be his last show. One of the final statements he made before signing off, "Time is slipping away."

Time is slipping away - how you spend your time influences how close you'll be with Christ and your service to God. How sad to see talented, God-gifted believers who squander their time.

From my personal experience, here are the five time-squandering things I have to guard against:

1). TV (especially news)
2). Movies
3). Social Media
4). Sports
5). Conversations about Nothing

If you don't manage your time, someone or something will manage it for you.