I have lost two good friends over the last few weeks. One to cancer, the other in a road accident. Life feels so fragile sometimes.
In 2006 I want to do my best to make every moment count. And yet so much time and opportunity seems to slip through my fingers day by day. And I can't get them back. But that's my aim nonetheless. This a new year. This is a new day. This is a new moment.
Therefore watch carefully how you live, not as those who are unwise, but as those who are wise, seizing the opportune moment, because these days are evil. (Eph 5:16; my translation)
Written in another context maybe, but the thought is the same. Seize the day.
Translational Notes
1. "Seizing the opportune moment" = literally "buying back time". Time is "kairos" rather than "chronos" which more usually refers to the opportune moment rather than simply measured time.
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I am sorry to hear of the great loss of your friends. May you know the comfort and nearness of Jesus as you walk through these days.
....Jesus heard that His friend John the Baptist had died, at the same time ,that the hearts of the people only followed Him for the signs he did.
Later we find Him walking on the water....perhaps it was the only place he could go to get alone with His Dad, to work things through as He grieved. May you find Him and share your hearts in this place of pain. Bless you.
Posted by: Nancy | January 26, 2006 at 08:41 PM
Sorry to hear about your two friends. Life can be SO tough! Hold on to hope!!
Posted by: Trailady | January 26, 2006 at 09:27 PM
Thanks for those notes ... at least I know where they've both gone - both had a living Christian faith. Still tough but it does take the edge off it.
Posted by: Richard L | January 27, 2006 at 09:56 AM
nice!
Posted by: l. koons | January 27, 2006 at 01:20 PM
So sorry too, Richard. Whether expected, or unexpected, it still hurts to be without them.
Praying wisdom for all of us...
Posted by: wilsonian | January 28, 2006 at 10:33 PM
Sorry to hear that news - God be with you and all who are grieving at this time.
Posted by: Andy S | January 30, 2006 at 03:47 PM
Thank you for this important reminder.
Posted by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci | January 31, 2006 at 02:44 AM
SORRY to hear about your friends. life is precious and we often don't realise it until we lose those we love :(
I'm with you on this - it's important - as Scripture tells us - to make the msot of the opportunties God gives us. I think we do that by staying close to Him and following through on sudden inclinations which are often inspired by his spriit.
Posted by: Lorna | February 04, 2006 at 04:12 PM