GRADUATION. Isn't that a scary term? For a lot of people, it's a time of never-ending celebration and parties. Don't get me wrong, it is for me too! But for some reason, during the last 2 months, I've had this "black cloud" in the background that has brought an odd sense of depression and sadness as well. It's like everything is coming to an end! ...I mean, seriously, I'm no longer in a grade!!! I've wanted so badly to be able to freeze time and re-live everything that has already taken place.
Recently, it finally occurred to me how much the Lord has equipped me over the past 12 years of my education. I have accomplished so much and I've grown closer to Him through it all. As much as I want to rewind and re-live every past year of my life, God has placed me in this season for a reason! Here's a "mind-opening" fact: life goes on and there's simply nothing we can do about it!
The reason I'm writing to you is to share a verse that the Lord has really put on my heart during this exciting season. Last month, I studied the book of Esther in my quiet time. In chapter 4, verse 14, Mordecai is encouraging Esther to be bold in order to save her people, the Jews. He says, "And who knows but that you have come into royal position FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS."
I don't think it's ironic that the Lord laid this book on my heart around the time of my graduation. Can you imagine if we viewed every moment of our lives as "such a time as this"? Too often, I find myself rushing through opportunities or looking for ways to make time fly. (It's no wonder I felt so depressed when I was finally graduating!) My point is, God has ordained every moment in our life for one single purpose: to glorify Him. Every day, he gives us those opportunities to serve others, and, in turn, serve Him. But we're all too busy to stop and think about how God would want us to use these minutes, seconds of our day.
Who knew that graduating could teach you so much? One final thought to share... Revive's latest song "Blink" gives so much insight into truly considering how precious time is...
Teach me to number my days
And count every moment before it slips away
Taking all the colors before they fade to gray
I don't want to miss even just a second more of this
It happens in a blink
It happens in a flash
It happens in the time it took to look back
I try to hold on tight, but there's no stopping time
WHAT IS IT I'VE DONE WITH MY LIFE?
It happens in a blink
What is it that we're using our lives for? God's Word tells us that we are not promised our next breath. God placed you in the current season of your life FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS! Are you making the most of every opportunity before it all slips away? How true it is that it's all gone as soon we look back! These past few months have engraved that verse in my heart, so that I might treasure the days God gives me here on earth.
"You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before You. Each man's life is but a breath." ~ Psalm 39:5
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