I will not complain any more

As the nation mourns the loss of actor, Chadwick Boseman, we were surprised to learn Boseman endured colon cancer for four years. The takeaway is, He never complained. He continued to worked through the pain and performing at the Highest level of excellence! So many of us lament over little things like finding reasons why not to go to work. But this young man completed seven movies during the darkest part of his life. Several movies as the leading actor which took a lot of time and endurance all while going through chemotherapy and surgery. There's a lesson in  Chadwick Boseman’s death. Before a seed can produce fruit it has to die. I believe his death, becomes a symbolic message for us to view life. Stop complaining. Stop sweating the little things. Don’t give up. Be Resilient and have a willingness to persevere through the pain. Learn to be more grateful. God’s grace is sufficient. His power is made perfect in our weakness (pain). May Chadwick’s life be a living example for us all.

Before I die....

We don’t talk about death until we encounter its sting. Conversations about death are avoided, yet we are born to die. Over the holidays several family members and friends were called home. Some from sickness, longevity of life and some from senseless and violent deaths. Each caused a chasm in the heart which no word can fill. Only time and God. We spend countless hours worrying about Frivolous things which don’t bring true joy: money, jobs, and bills. We find excuses why we don’t take trips to see friends and loved ones. We lose focus of God’s gifts to us. LIFE, love, and family. Death has reminded me, LIFE is about living well every day you have been given. It has reminded me to think about what has brought meaning to my LIFE. Today, I challenge you to Reconnect to what brought you Godly joy. If it’s family, reconnect with loved ones as Jacob requested to do with his son, Joseph (Genesis 45:28.) whatever the joy, reconnect. Don’t let death be the only family gathering time.