Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Fleeting Life=Perfect Opportunity



Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.  James 4:14


In this life there are no guarantees.  None of us are guaranteed our next breath or the breath of the ones we love.  Understanding the fleeting nature of life helps us to appreciate it that much more.  Our fragility is what makes each relationship we share so much more special.  As the holiday season draws near, take the time to tell there people who have made a difference in your life what they mean to you.  Don't be afraid to share your heart with those close to you.

In the last week, we have had three people put in their resignation at work.  I look back at all the missed opportunities I had to know each one of the people leaving.  I regret not knowing them better but am thankful for the times I did get to connect with them in a small way.  I am thankful for the ways they have blessed me in my time at my job.  Though I would only call one of the people who are leaving a close friend, I am so thankful for the many things I have learned from her.  She was always there when I had a struggle and I always knew that I could talk to her about any struggles in my walk with Christ.  She affirmed me and helped me to see new ways that God could use me.

One thing that I have learned in my life of moving 10+ times, is that many people you will encounter in this life will only be close for the moments you live, work, or fellowship near them.  This is not to say that there will not be a special few that keep up with you no matter where life takes you but they are just that, a special few.  So my advice to you, as one who has learned this lesson the hard way, let people know how you feel about them today instead of looking back on the past and regretting things unsaid.  God has brought each person into your life for a reason.  I hope you will take the time to sit down and count the blessings God has given you by the friends, coworkers, and family in your life.  Maybe this year you can do something special to show them how much you appreciate the unique impact they have made on your life.

Blessings,

Greg

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