Daily Devotion 
January 2, 2002 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. 
John 6:47

As I began to write today's devotion I thought it would be appropriate to write about the new year we have just entered. Instead my mind continued to wonder back to the events of the previous year.  I thought of all who suffered irreplaceable loss.  Throughout the holidays and in the midst of all the festivities I have been reminded of those who weren't celebrating, of those who had an empty chair at their table.  We live in a small rural community and have lost 2 teens in the last few months as a result of automobile accidents.  Each time I drive by the site of the accident and see the memorial markers that have been placed by the roadside, I am reminded that life is not always a celebration and there are tragic moments that change us forever.  I am also reminded that we all live on the edge of eternity.  We don't know what tomorrow holds but we do know who holds our tomorrow.  It is God to whom we will be accountable, it is our relationship with Him that will matter most in our lives.  We can choose to enter the upcoming year worrying and fearful of what may or may not happen or we can live each day as if it were our last, daily making a choice to following after the things that are pleasing to God and placing our faith in Jesus Christ, knowing that He has conquered death and the grave and that our end here is only the beginning of an eternity with Him. 

Prayer 

I choose today to place my trust in you; give me strength and wisdom to follow your way, it is your approval that I desire.  I  don't know what my tomorrow may hold but I do know you are already there and you are holding it. Thank you for giving me the gift of life eternal. In your name I pray.

Amen. 

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