The Gift of Life
Posted on August 20, 2009 by Pastor Tom
In the past week, I have heard about the death of our former school president’s wife, the tragic accident taking the lives of a missionary father and daughter, the death of a nearly full term baby in the womb and the pending death of someone we’ve been praying for in our church family. These realities remind me to treasure each day of life.
Yes, I have troubles. But I also have life, health, strength, family, clean water, cars that work, food in my fridge and choices about the use of my time today. I was born into a family and country where I wouldn’t have to haul water 6 hours a day to keep my family going. Instead I could expend all that energy on development, education and other activities. I earned none of this!
And my greatest treasure is the Lord. He has shown me a love far beyond my comprehension. Jesus sacrificed Himself for me so that I might not only have physical life but spiritual life.
Life is no small gift. May you (re)discover the treasures in your life today!
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