5...4...3...2...1 It's finally here. I have been looking forward to this day for a while now, and in less than a few hours, it will be here, finally. May 5. The day I was born, 25 years ago tomorrow. I am excited to celebrate this awesome day!
Every
second, every minute, every hour, day, week, month, year that we get to live is
a gift from above, a second chance if you will, to get it right. For the past
twenty-four (24) years of my life, God in His infinite love and grace has given
me second chances to “get it right” countless times, but one in particular
stands out.
Seven
years ago. Car accident. Left vehicle without a single scratch. Turning point
in my life. Given a second shot, a second chance to get it right. How my life
has turned out since that day I can never begin to fully describe…God has truly
been faithful and has blessed my life abundantly. Sometimes I don’t quite see
all that and I get frustrated with life, angry, disappointed, discouraged…I thank
God though that through all that, He still remains faithful. Reminds me of the
parable that Jesus taught about The Good Shepherd, and also the words in Psalm
23 come to mind, “The Lord is my shepherd….” Even when I go astray and wander
from the path He sets out for me, He still remains the good shepherd in my
life. How amazing is that?
As I look
forward to celebrating my 25th birthday tomorrow (May 5), I take a
moment to look back and thank God for keeping me safe and watching over me all
the time, for the many second chances He has granted me, and I am eternally
thankful to be alive!
God of a
second chance…
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