Today is my birthday and I had a wonderful day. As I was driving home today I was reminded of death that occurred last week. Today, on this very day my son and daughter's dog was ill and put to sleep today. This was one of their pets at their Dad's home. I am sure neither one of my children woke up with the thought that their dog would die today right? Last week I was on the highway and as I was approaching an area I noticed smoke in the sky. It was not far from where I was at. I guessed there must be an accident and I began to pray like I always do when I see an accident or an ambulance racing by you. I first ask for those working on the person to have wisdom, cover them with protection by the blood of Jesus and I always believe that there will be household salvation and if the person injured is not saved I ask for that for the person. I must have been in the vicinity just a bit after the accident happened for there were no ambulances or police at the scene of the accident at that point. When I was just by the turned over truck on the side of the road, a semi truck right in front of me put on his caution signals and parked right on the highway. He then spoke with some people in an SUV that had flasher lights on top of their vehicle that was pulling over too. I went to work. It was not until Sunday when my pastor mentioned that there was an accident near Lakewood and a person from our church pulled over to help the person in the truck. If I am not mistaken they tried to comfort this person and assure them that they would not let him burn in the truck. Pastor mentioned the person's first name and that this person died. Friday and Saturday as I drove that stretch of the highway I tried to figure out just what happened. This is what I surmised, the truck was not low enough to clear the over hang green signs that are on the highway and he must have run into it for the sign is no longer up and where the accident occurred there is now a memoriam marker where the person died.
I told someone the other day that my mother had false labor 5 times before I was born, I need to correct that for it was only 3 times and not 5. I have no idea where I thought it was 5 times though. Good thing I asked my mother to verify it yesterday. Sorry, I really am human and I do make mistakes too.This is what the Lord showed me. I was born a fighter and I am not a quitter. I was in a hurry to be born and come into the world to do what I was created to do in life. He showed me further that even in my mothers womb I had to learn patience. You may ask yourself what does she mean by this. I obviously wanted to be born three times prior to my actual birth date. And three times I was not born for my life and my destined date of birth was in God's hands and not in mine. We are appointed a time for death and a time for life. Do not rush your life around so fast that you miss what God had planned for you because you think you know better and can get the results done or accomplished much faster. When God orchestrates it, it is beautiful and He opens all doors for completion and shuts all doors that will not result in the final, beautiful, completed call on your life. Trust in Him and let Him show His splendor and glory in your life. That will draw others to want what you have inside of you. Almost to provoke them to jealousy. Not a bad jealousy but a jealousy that will cause them to seek and hunger for God the creator of heaven and earth, that you serve and love.
I am usually playing praise and worship music all the time and I found myself for the last few days finding creativity as I play the song, Let Me Call You Sweetheart. I find myself waking up in the morning at times with this song playing so to speak in my mind. There is definitely a shift of some sort going on with me. I sure am creating creative pieces of jewelry. Maybe the Lord is showing me to branch out and it is time to come out of my shell and go forth???
I would love to share with you two messages that were written inside birthday cards given to me today.
The first comes from my dear friend that I have known ever since college. It seems to be that whenever we get together all we do is laugh about what we did and still do now, she wrote this:
"Some friends are for a season Some are for a reason. Then there are few that are for life. Happy Birthday to my friend for life!!"
This is what my boss wrote in a card to me:
"Many are called but few are chosen. Not many have the degree of enlightenment it takes to confidently fight the unseen. You are a special person, a spiritual warrior, that God has given a special ministry."
I am highly honored and humbled that such words were written. That is what life is all about. When you draw your last breath on earth and your first breath in heaven (or hell it may be for some) what will others think about you and the life that you lived. Will they be words of endearment or harsh words. Stories that brought smiles to their faces when they think of you or frowns because you brought such suffering into their lives. Remember this, people really do watch how you live your life. Most importantly, God sees all and before you rest your head for sleep tonight if you re not right with God take the time to ask forgiveness. If you never have invited Jesus into your heart take the time to ask Him to forgive your sins and to enter into your life. That person driving the truck last week may have never woke up that day thinking today was the day I was going to die. What about when this person left their home did they hug their loved one's that day not knowing it would be the last time they could put their arms around him and receive that love from him? Did they tell him they loved him or thanked him for providing for their lives. Never take for granted your parents and their sacrifice so that you were able to have a good life. Maybe you did not get along like the TV version of Ossie and Harriet but know that they still loved and took care of you so tell them thank you. If it is hard for you to verbalize it in person then take the time to find a nicely worded card with the sentiments you are thinking and sign it and send it off to them. God did give them to you as your parents and never forget that. Life is too short to remember past hurts. Let go of them and create new memories. Memories can only be as good as you allow them to be created in your life. Go hug your children tonight. Just because you see them with a possible smile on their face, they may be hurting inside. Only a parents love can heal that hurt with your tender words and concern and love for them. We are called to protect our children and to look out for their best interests. Love, Peace, Smiles.
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