My Illusion of Security

// March 10th, 2010 // Faith, Life

The last few days have provoked a lot of thought and thankfully a little writing (finally!). One of the most striking acknowledgements has been that of my own mortality. Not through any tragedies or close calls but just through the stories and testimonies of others. Somehow having avoided almost all tragedy or drama in life, the possibility of anything going wrong or of my human frailty seem foreign. But in a talk by Os Guinness today, it struck me that our security is an illusion that can be pulled out from under us at any moment. So while my soul is secure in Christ, my Earthly security is a house of cards and my faith comes with no promises of a long and peaceful life. Rather than causing fear or concern, I feet encouraged. “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1) I have a keen awareness today that we don’t have any idea how much time we have left and we need to live every moment to the fullest. What the fullest means and what stewardship requires is a ponderance for another today. Don’t wait for tomorrow for tomorrow may never come.

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6 Responses to “My Illusion of Security”

  1. Emost says:
    March 10, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Only one live Twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will Last!

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  2. Annette Taylor says:
    March 10, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    I was thinking about this on the way to work today! I though about how each day is a blessing and I need to remember to be thankful for each moment.

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  3. katdish says:
    March 11, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    So true. It's easy to get caught up in our very little picture and lose sight of His Plans. Glad you're writing again, Chris.

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  4. Candy says:
    March 14, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    It is so good to see you back, Chris! I have always had trouble balancing that "being a good steward" thing of time and resources against "living for today because I might not be here tomorrow." Where's the middle ground in that? My prayer is that I remain faithful to Him in whatever my choice is on a particular day. He will take care of the rest, like He has thus far.

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