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| The Greatest Loss |
| Soulful thoughts by Abigail Canton |
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" See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit." - Ephesians 5: 15-18 NKJV
There are a few reactions to a loss of a thing or a person. Initially, pain sets in, and then it turns into regret and denial. Ultimately one is left with a void in his or her being. These are normal responses when one is confronted with the permanent absence of something or someone one holds dearly. I could still remember how grief-stricken and miserable my friends were post break-up. They would go on for days, weeks or even months of crying and analyzing on what really went wrong. (It’s best to use friends as an example, instead of yourself. hehe) Then they would revert into wallowing in misery and finally end up saying: “I’m never gonna be complete without him.” Yes, this is a classic example of utter loss. We can also deal with petty instances where our cell phones, cash, bags, or worse cars got lost. But, we don’t want to delve into those things. Things can never compare to the importance of people. Lately, I have been ecstatic simply because I have turned into a “normal” working girl. Normal meaning I am now in the day shift and I get to do what an ordinary career women does. I get up in the morning, go to work, and take calls in customary business hours. This wasn’t the case for the past 3 months. So, it’s just pure bliss. With the change of schedule, I have been contemplating on how much time was wasted on sleeping and working and in effect no time was left for God. Not only did the graveyard shift take a toll on my body, it created an absence of God in my life simply because I no longer had the time to work on my personal relationship with Him. This my friend, is the greatest loss. The Psalmist would sing: “ Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” (84:10) and he nailed it right there. Indeed, basking in God’s presence and glory in your life can never be compared to anything worth mentioning. A day with God and in God will prove to be more fulfilling than your unending elusive quest for real joy. I tell you friends, seek out what really lasts. Another passage from the book of Psalms would clearly illustrate how precious it is to be in God’s presence. Listen to King David, the man after God’s own heart, after he willfully chose to be with someone else rather than His Maker. “Create in me a pure heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.” - Psalm 51:10-12 He was begging not to be thrown out of God’s presence coz he truly knew what it feels like to be devoid of your one TRUE LOVE. Friends, you may think that you have been faced with the worse kind of loss in the form of a death of a loved one, break ups, or whatever the case may be. I tell you, until you have experienced a life without God, the things I previously mentioned doesn’t even come close to how painful and lonely it really is. In a statement: NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BEING WITH GOD. May you be inspired to nurture and treasure your relationship with Him. Remember: Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you're beyond the need of God's grace. GOD BLESS! |