Time passes by too quickly. That thought has crossed my mind over and over lately. Sometimes, I even ask myself, ” What would my life be like if I had not chosen to serve the Lord?” And, as I reflect on some of the years and some of the choices I made, I ask, ” Would I do it again? Would I make the same choices? Would I totally change myself to accommodate some of the ‘other’ dreams I had?”
I remember my youthful plans and aspirations and where I wanted to head. But it all changed when on a Tuesday evening service I decided to serve God and let him direct my life.
Well meaning friends and family thought I was too young to commit to such; but I couldn’t be swayed for my young life sensed the fulfillment of something exciting because it was focused no longer on my will alone.
No, I wouldn’t change my life. It’s as the Psalmist wrote ” we will fulfill our vows to you, for you answer our prayers. All of us must come to you.”
He also acknowledges that even though we may be overwhelmed by our sins, God forgives them all! How loving is that?
He writes, “you faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth.”
I used to think and even believe that I was missing something out there in the world we live in. But, I’m not. I enjoy my life; aside from its stresses and it’s unpredictabilities.
I agree with the Psalmist when he writes that God’s unfailing love is better than life itself. And, as long as I have breath and live I will praise him and “lift up my hands” to him in prayer and song, and overall relational communion.
He is my helper. He is my joy. He is my strength. He is my protector. He is my caregiver and he encourages me in my despair. He listens to me; my desires, my brokenness, my doubts, pleas and even my complaints. He is unmoving and steadfast. He is my Father God who loves me and gives me hope.
I cannot imagine my life without him leading it, guiding it and nourishing it. Time passes quickly, yes, that’s true, but one day when I go Home, there won’t be time to even think about it!
Blessed be the Name of the Lord’
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