Although this life is temporary, and we live it in a broken world where bad things happen, God allows us to interact and share our lives with those He has places around us. We are meant to live in the present, but are graced with the capacity to remember, and to forgive. What an awesome combination... a combination that allows our memories to be weighted with the good we shared with others whose paths we crossed rather than burdened by the bad.
Memories are to be cherished, but the present is to be lived out... to serve and to experience all that is ahead. The present is full of choices that lead to our future. Whether that future is a day, a year, or many years; that is not for us to know, but it is for us to live.
One day, when each of our temporary is through, we will each move to eternity. In this, God has given a greater gift than memories, it is a gift of choice. I am so very thankful for the day that Katie came home from youth group all excited and eager to share that Austin had declared his choice to give his life to Jesus. Because he chose to accept this gift, he has started on his eternity with God in Heaven. One day, we will see him again there. For now, it is our job to live in the present, cherish the memories and open our hearts to those God puts in our paths today.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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