Beyond the Expiration Date

As we navigate the complexities of life, it's easy to get caught up in human plans and expectations. We're excited about new beginnings, and we make plans for our future. We're born, we live, and we die. Our lives have an expiration date, and it's a reminder that our time is limited.

But the truth is, God's original plan for our lives is far greater than anything we could ever imagine. The Bible says in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This verse reminds us that God has a plan and purpose for our lives, and it's one of hope and prosperity.

As I visited my friend’s house, the atmosphere was heavy with sadness. Her family was grieving, and it was a painful reminder that life is fragile. As I looked into their eyes, I saw the tears, the pain, and the questions that seemed to have no answers. But even in the midst of grief, I knew that God's plan was still at work.

My friend had lived a life of purpose and passion, always putting others before herself. She was a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a friend to many. And even though she was no longer with us, I knew that her plan was fulfilled. She had made a difference in the lives of those around her, and her legacy would live on.

The Bible says in Psalm 139:16, "Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." This verse reminds us that God knew us before we were born and has a plan for our days. We are not accidents, and our lives are not a coincidence. We are part of a greater plan, a plan that is unfolding every day.

But life is short, and we all have an expiration date. The Bible says in Psalm 90:10, "The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away." This verse reminds us that our lives are fleeting, and we must make the most of the time we have.

When we lose a loved one, it's a painful reminder that our lives are short. But even in the midst of grief, we can trust in God's sovereignty and control. Romans 8:28 says, "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." This verse reminds us that God is working all things for our good, even in the midst of pain and loss.

As I reflect on the life of my dear friend, I'm reminded of the importance of trusting in God's plan. She lived a life of faith, always trusting in God's goodness and love. And even though she's no longer with us, I know that she's now in Heaven, where we'll one day be reunited.

In conclusion, the loss of a loved one is a reminder that our lives have an expiration date. But we can trust in God's original plan and purpose for our lives. May we live each day with purpose and passion, trusting in God's sovereignty and control, and knowing that one day, we'll be reunited with our loved ones in Heaven.

As the apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 1:6, "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." May we trust in God's plan, and may we be confident that He will complete the work He has started in us.

Let us cherish the memories of our loved ones, and let us live our lives with purpose and passion. For we are not our own, but we belong to God, and our lives are part of a greater plan, a plan that is unfolding every day.

—MC©️

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