The Gift

In the last few hours we have been reminded that life is a momentary gift. A young friend died.  He was part of our kids’ group that hung out together. The thing is . . . it seems too soon.  Then again, life seems to go by quickly.  Before we know it . . . the day is done.  

Clarity comes when someone dies. 

So.

Do you and I live this life as a gift? 

What needs to change to experience life the way God has designed it to be experienced?

When you get down to it . . .life is about living intentionally and purposefully . . . trusting God.  It means that we trust God in every moment even when nothing makes sense . . . including a young man dying.

 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
       and lean not on your own understanding;

   in all your ways submit to him,
       and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Trust is not partial but fully:
Trust in the Lord with all of your heart.  To do this, we ask God to take every thought, emotions, behavior, and beliefs without reserve.

Trust means that we need to seek the wisdom of God and:  Lean not on your own understanding: Too often, we are problem-focused. We need to be solution-oriented. With Christ, there is always a solution . . . nothing is impossible with God . . . nothing.

And He will make your paths straight: Regardless of the challenges . . . God always makes a way . . . always.

Experience the gift of life.

Trust God with all your heart.

Seek the wisdom of God.

Celebrate life today. 

Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . experiencing the gift of life.

                                      Pastor Kerrie 

 (written by Kerrie Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)
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