Moments

This morning on my way into work, as I was about to pass the Mount Joy Fire Department, a fire truck pulled out and turned right onto 772. Off they went. I dropped Drew off at preschool and heard more sirens piercing the air. Driving further on 772 toward LCBC I came upon the accident. There was crushed metal on the road and broken glass shattered everywhere. There was a man being strapped to a back board on the side of the road. It felt like there was a weight on my chest, and I immediately felt a lump in my throat. And I was reminded how life can change in an instant....

The difficult...
- The call from Arkansas early on a Sunday morning in July, "He's gone."
- The email from friends in Colorado, "She lost the baby."
- The visit from a dear pastor, "There was an accident. Grandma's not coming home."
- The results from the physician across the desk, "The tumor is malignant."

The wonderful...
- The moment he surprises you by emerging from behind the bushes with a bouquet of a roses and an engagement ring.
- The ultrasound tech, "It's a boy!" (This is not an announcement - just thinking back...)
- The results from the PET scan, "It's gone! I beat the cancer!"
- The instant that you finally decide to believe God's promises and trust him with everything you've got.

The blink of an eye...and you're changed forever.

The thing is, every moment has the opportunity to be a life-changing one. Like finally speaking those words of love and encouragement to your mate that you've been holding in. Or asking for forgiveness from a loved one. The moment may not change you forever, but our potential to affect each other's lives for the better is infinite...

We cannot control all the moments in our day, but God gives us the freedom to make decision about many of our moments. What will your moments look like today?