A Single Day

Today I'm halfway to fifty! Never did I think I'd have almost 3 children by the time I was 25, but blessed is the one whom God corrects (Job 5:17) and I am so incredibly glad for that! So as today is a celebratory day for me and my family, I also can't help but to remember that a year ago today one of my dearest friends passed away. I wanted to share a few Psalms I've been focusing on this week in remembrance of Drew. To not look on today as an anniversary of death, but a celebration of salvation! Thinking about the day he met his God and what that all means for us.

"A single day in your courts

    is better than a thousand anywhere else!"

~Psalm 84:10

The truth is just one day in heaven with our God is better than a thousand days at our favorite destination.

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"Teach us to realize the brevity of life,
    so that we may grow in wisdom."
~Psalm 90:12

God, help us to remember each day that this life is short and to be cherished.

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"Because you are my helper,
    I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
 I cling to you;
    your strong right hand holds me securely."
~Psalm 63:7-8

On the days we're struggling, we still have God as our help, and we can take great comfort in that.

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Lastly, thinking on Heaven, salvation, and the incredible story of how Drew prayed to the Lord with two of his closest friends several weeks before he passed, I tuck Ephesians 2:8-9 deep into my heart to hold on to.

"God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it."

Thank you, God for your amazing grace and gift of salvation; the only thing that really depends on us is our belief and trust in You.