Life Is a Gift
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In a PEANUTS comic strip Lucy has set up in her psychiatric booth, and Charlie Brown is sharing his problems with her. “Sometimes I ask myself questions,” he begins. “Sometimes I ask myself, ‘Is this your real life, or is this just a pilot film? Is my life a thirty-nine-week series or is it a special?'”
Lucy quickly analyzes his problem and offers an answer: “Whatever it is,” she says, “your ratings are down. Five cents, please!”
Sometimes like Charlie Brown, we may wonder about life. Does my life matter? Is there more to life than just daily routine – going through the motions? Is there anything special about it?
According to our faith tradition, we only get one life and this is it. In God’s eyes, each and every person precious, each life matters. You matter.
Life is a sheer gift. The challenge for us is to accept it as such, and live it as such. No doubt, a life rooted in this acceptance and gratitude will find ways to give meaning and hope to the world. And indeed, it is in giving that we receive!
Let us pray: God of Grace, meet us this day in our daily struggles. Remind us of your grace. Open our eyes to our many blessings, fill us with your Spirit, and empower us to be your light and hope for a world that is desperately in need. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
