Usually I try to write about my morning devos, but I have something really heavy on my heart. This morning after doing my devos, I went back to my room, ate breakfast, and went on Facebook. When I logged on, I saw a bunch of statuses about a girl from my high school who suddenly passed away. I knew her a little bit, and my prayers go out to her family, friends, and all of West Fargo High School. I was shocked to say the least. I don't know if she had a relationship with God, but my first thought that ran through my head was I really hope she knew Jesus as her personal Savior. Then it got me thinking, could I have done something to influence her? I sat right next to her in Algebra 2, what if I would of shared Christ with her, reached out to her, and shared the love and passion of Christ? Why didn't I? I don't know, but I really wish I would of. I found scripture in Job 1:21, which says:
And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
God is so good. He gives and takes away. Although it doesn't seem fair, why God would take someone so young, it's a blessing. Even through hard times, blessed be His Name! I was not in the mood for going to chapel this morning; I really wanted to just sit and talk to God for a bit, but ended up going with a friend. It's so amazing how God connects things in our lives, because chapel had this theme exactly. The speaker and his wife talked about their son who was born with disabilities, and how they questioned God why this happened and who did it. It was an amazing message and I needed to hear it. God is sovereign and works all things together for our good (Romans 8:28), and although you may not be able to see how it's going to work out for your good, God knows. He gives AND takes away. Not just gives, but takes away, and through everything, we should praise His Name.
Life is so short. We may think we have years and years left, but God has our days numbered. In Psalm 139:16 it says,
"Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them".
Remember to live everyday, glorifying God and sharing Christ with others. You never know when someone is going to pass away, and it could be too late to share Christ with them. Think of the people you love. Do they know Christ? Why haven't you told them? I know this is something I really need to work on. Remember to tell those you love how much you love them. Your days are numbered, but your opportunities to share the love of Christ with others are countless.
With Blessings,
Heather
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