Life is so fragile. Many times we believe that we are in complete control of our lives, but this is so untrue. A dear friend of mine has lived a wonderful healthy life. However, recently a sudden illness seems to want to take over - Lou Gerrig's Disease. When asked his thoughts, he plainly said, "You know, ever since I was a small child, I prayed that God would keep my family and friends safe and healthy. I told God if anyone had to get sick, to please let it be me." He further said that he could handle something bad better than anyone else in his family, so he wanted God to protect them. Today as he's waiting the results of whether he is carrying this horrid deadly disease, he is just glad that his family and friends are healthy and happy.
My friend never dreamed the possibility of something of this magnitude to strike at his door. However, once he found true love, married and thought life was great, the devil has attacked him. He believes with all of his heart that God will heal him. I stand in agreement with him, and I ask each of you to do the same.
The sudden news has made me stop and think about my own life. God has placed a high calling on my life. It is no secret to those that know me that I love the Lord with all of my heart, and I want to do His will. However, as many of you have noticed, I haven't written a blog post since September 5. Yes, I've graduated college. Yes, I am ministering to a few women that God has placed in my life. Yes, I speak that I want to do what God has called me to do. The problem, however, is that I've stayed so busy that I have failed to stop and listen to God. Upon hearing the news of my dear friend, I have realized how precious life is. God wants us to stay in close communion with Him at all times, not just when we need something. Let's pray for each other that we stay about the Lord's business. This world wants to drown us with busyness. We need to be filled and covered with the Lord's presence. When Jesus went to visit Mary and Martha, Martha was so busy preparing the things around her that she lost focus on what was most important, spending time with Jesus. This is what Mary did, and Jesus commended her. How can we truly know the Lord's will for our lives if we fail to sit at His feet, worship Him, and listen. Let's sit at His feet today and listen for His voice!
Have a blessed day, my dear sweet friends!!! I pray God's abundant blessings upon each of your lives.
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