When thinking about how God works – SUDDENLY – always comes to mind. He shows up in the midst of the storms of life as well as in the everyday and it is always suddenly. I have had a great fondness for His suddenly. However, today a suddenly of another kind became prevalent.
A dear team member suffered a brain aneurism this past weekend – suddenly. She is in critical condition and we are praying fervently for her. In one instant her and her husband’s life changed. Suddenly, all that was known and familiar is gone. One moment they were enjoying friends and family and in the next she is fighting for her life.
While I believe in a God of miracles and One that can work suddenly I am reminded to never take anything for granted. Never put off what you are dreaming or hoping of doing or saying. Life is short. We are never guaranteed the next minute. The present is, truly, a gift that should not be wasted or taken for granted.
If you life changed suddenly are you able to look back up until that moment knowing you did all that you were called to do? Did you love with all that you wanted; not being held back by fear? Did you make that commitment or decision that, at the time, seemed so terrifying but in the end knew would make you happy?
As a tribute to her life I will definitely be respectful of the everyday moments. And, while I will continue to believe in my God of suddenly I will be more intentional of my actions and attitude in the process of waiting. Live happy!