James 4:13-14 (NKJV) 13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
Life. We so often look at it as though it will last forever.
But we will all one day realize that life here on earth is temporal and fleeting.
It seems that every week during the last few months we have been reminded again and again of the fragility and fleetingness of life. It truly is only a vapor that is here and gone before we know it.
Friends, acquaintances, family and loved ones leave us, and leave a gaping hole in our hearts, as we say goodbye to them and mourn their passing.
Today we celebrated our oldest grandson’s 11th birthday. Such young life, full of vitality and energy! And so incredible to watch as he grows up right before our eyes, as are all four of our grandchildren.
But even as we watch them grow, we also say goodbye to others. And our hearts ache with the loss. It’s something that we all deal with at different times in our lives; Loss and mourning.
But know this; God wants us to let Him help our hearts heal. No, the person we have lost can never be replaced. But God can touch our hearts and heal them in a way that we might never think possible, if only we will let Him.
So, today we continue to remind everyone about how precious life is, and how not one person reading this is promised a tomorrow. So be sure to love those around you with your whole heart. Forgive and ask for forgiveness quickly.
Take the time to do those things that you want to do with those who are close to you. Don’t leave yourself open to living many years of regret when someone you love passes from this life to eternity.
Life is here. And then it is gone. Let’s live it while it’s here. And love while we can.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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