refocus and delight

Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered-how fleeting my life is.

Psalm 39:4 NLT

A beautiful sunrise view from the backyard

THE DASH ON A TOMBSTONE: BIRTH DATE, DASH, DEATH DATE. You may be wondering why I posted the same scripture in both categories. This scripture has impacted me for weeks now. I call it my 'divine interrupted moment'. A week before my surgery, this scriptural text was highlighted in one of the sermon messages I listened to. I thought about my mortality when I was reminded of my upcoming surgery. Unwanted thoughts came pouring in my mind--- Will I wake up after surgery? Will something bad happen during surgery? Will I experience the same complications with anesthesia that happened during my first surgery?

As soon as the fear crept in, I had to remind myself that "It's over when God says it's over".

I was reminded of the verse once again when my aunt passed away three days after my surgery. On the day she transitioned, I attended church service while still weak after the procedure. I didn't realize the deep significance of my pastor's message until after a few hours when I heard the sad news. In a moment of deep sadness and tears as my husband held me in his arms, I remembered to stand on God's promises. In that moment of grief, I was comforted by God's love and his promise of eternity.

How are you living your dash?