These young people hit the nail on the head with their hammers. They also hit the nail on the head with their lives.

When we hammer nails, we try to hit the head (the top flat part). We want to hit it exactly right. We may suffer several ways if we miss.

• The hammer hits a thumb or finger. Ouch!
• The hammer bends the nail.
• We damage what we are building or repairing.

However, if we hit the nail on the head, we achieve great results.

When we hit the nail on the head with our lives, we also achieve great results. We get it right.

• We find the solution to a problem.
• We give the correct answer.
• We report a needed change.
• We live a good life.

When we fail to live well, we suffer.

• Focusing on ourselves, we miss the joy of service.
• Ignoring laws and rules, we damage our reputation and influence.
• Living right only part-time, people don’t trust us.

As this group with Kentucky Heartland Outreach learned, serving God and others is a great way to live. We can learn much from them.

It’s never too late to pick up life’s hammer and hit the nail on the head.

“‘Is not my word like fire,’ declares the LORD, ‘and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?’” (Jeremiah 23:29 NIV)

Thanks to Charity Powell for the photo.

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