Daily Reminders Part 1
If you came to my desk today this is part of what you would see...it is all intentional.
In between the coffee mugs is a laminated copy of the program for the first funeral I ever offitiated. It was on 8/7/09 for a friend of mine named David. David took his own life at the age of 41. I have never known anyone who put more effort into a marriage. His wife had cheated on him several times but he kept going the extra mile to make it work. Finally after multiple betrayals, the pain became too great and he snapped. To this day I still think about David and wonder if I could have made more of a difference. I know David is with Jesus today and that his family misses him dearly.
Why have I kept this reminder for 9 years? It's because it serves as a reminder to me that pain is real and has the potential to kill. I was the first person to go into the house after they took David's body away. It was terrible. There, open on David's desk was his checkbook. Undoubtedly the failed rationship, financial pressure, living with his parents, and work pressure was too much. I miss him as I write this.
We never know what is going on deep down inside someone's mind and heart. God wants to use the pain in my life to teach me and make me more like Jesus. The enemy want to use pain to discourage me and take me out. Either way it's real and it just plain stinks. So, take relationships serious. Make the most of the opportunities to encourage and make a difference in the lives of those you come in touch with. Be intentional.
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