The Goodness of Life

"He fills my life with good things, so that I stay young and strong like an eagle." -Psalm 103:5

But what about when He doesn't?

One of my very best friends, who is 21 years old, has just received an earth-shattering health diagnosis. Her life has been turned completely upside down.

Where are the good things in this? She won't stay young. She won't stay strong. She is going to lose her strength and probably her hair.

He fills her life with good things, so that she stays young and strong like an eagle.

He has filled her life with His salvation. Even if He chooses to take her home, she will be eternally young and strong like an eagle.

This time has made me extremely thankful that we do not have to rely on the goodness of this life, because it is so limited. This life we have, this world we live in is so full of hurt and pain, that I think that I would be crushed by it if it were all I had. But as I lay my head down every night, I can rest assured that this is not my final destination, nor is it my friend's. We are both bound for something far greater than this.

Because Jesus came to this Earth to save me, and because I placed my faith in Him as my Savior, I am able to see the fulfillment of this verse in my life. I know that one day, I will meet my Maker and I will spend forever worshipping Him, filled with a life that consists only of good things. Therefore, I am able to rejoice in everything that comes my way, including this "crisis." I have a peace knowing that no matter what happens, Jesus has saved us and that's all that matters.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." -Romans 8:28

If you don't know Jesus, don't wait. We are guaranteed nothing in this life.

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