I often take "life" for granted and I mean that in every sense of the word. Life. What causes it? What stops it? It's simple...both life's ending and beginning are a heart beat away. In an instant, life can be born with a "simple" heart beat and, in another instant, it can be taken away as a result of the heart stopping.
I mean, really? I don't know about you, but I don't wake up every morning or go to bed wondering if my heart will stop beating today. Do you? I guess for those who have suffered heart attacks and other health issues life takes on a whole new meaning.
But for me, I don't think about it. Do I think about death? Yes. But I never associate it with a heart ceasing to beat. Odd, I know.
The truth is that no matter how God "ordains" our death, it will result in our heart ceasing to beat.
I say that to say this: the miracle of a heart beat is P-R-I-C-E-L-E-S-S. It's in that moment, when we see or hear a heart beat, that we do everything in our power to protect our life. We are cautious, careful, and we cease to do things that could jeopardize that powerful beat of the heart.
If you have ever miscarried- then you can relate... if you've ever encountered a heart attack, then you can relate...and if you have ever faced a health issue that has jeopardized the beating of your heart, then you can relate too.
The anniversary day is approaching (May 6th) of when I was on an examination table and, unbeknownst to me, was about to have an ultrasound. Trey and I were completely taken back but, of course, very EXCITED! It was at that moment that we expected to see and hear a heart beat... I knew, once I saw the ultrasound screen that there was a "baby," but something was wrong. I looked at my husband, with tears in my eyes, asking him what was wrong (as if he were my super hero who could magically fix the situation) and he assured me with an "it's going to be ok". The doctor came in and did his examination and there was no.heart.beat. Whew. It was at that moment that the meaning of a heart beat deepened to me. And, as that day approaches, I am reminded of the P-O-W-E-R of a heart beat. It truly is powerful!
So, today I want you to take a look at your life. Examine the beat of your heart. Is it pure? Is it healthy? Is it whole? If not, do something about it because tomorrow is not promised. God gave you a heart beat for a reason; so protect it, guard it, and take care of it.
Today, I'm choosing to celebrate L-I-F-E. Will you join me?
