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A Charles R. Swindoll Sermon Summary  How should we live?
Many do crazy things to zest up their life. Don’t. Don’t walk in the flesh; walk in the Spirit. Many procrastinate and worry too much, even about things very unlikely to happen, and are consumed with anxiety. Don’t. Walk by faith, not by sight. God puts our lives together from start to finish. We are in His hands, and everything is under His control. Many assume they have everything figured out. Don’t. There are many things we can’t understand. For example, no one knows why the Israelites’ sandals didn’t wear out during their forty years in the desert (Deuteronomy 29:5-6). The book of James describes a foolish person planning out a project, picking the starting time and duration, selecting the location, setting the activity, and even predicting profit (James 4:13-15). James doesn’t discourage planning or suggest haphazard living. The book of Proverbs teaches us to plan and be organized. James only warns against pride and over-confidence. We should never assume that we’re in total control and that we have everything figured out. Don’t try to play God. We don’t know what’s going to happen to us tomorrow. Imagine you were in Pearl Harbor in 1941 right before the attack, or you were in the twin towers on 9-11 right before the planes hit. Life can end in an instant. We are like mist that appears only briefly (James 4:14). We are not guaranteed a long life. Death can come suddenly. We are alive because this is the will of God. Our lives are short. In the short time you are here, follow the will of God and believe we are doing so. In the short time you are here, be all there in every situation. Every morning when you open your eyes is a special day. Consider every day alive as a special occasion. In the short time you are here, plan, work hard, and give it everything you’ve got. Don’t procrastinate but remember that we can do things only if the Lord wills. Always pray and put your work in the hands of God. By God’s grace, live wholeheartedly the life God has given you. Summary of a Charles R. Swindoll’s sermon, “You Do Not Know What Tomorrow Will Bring.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5MmL_XEzwo
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