Yesterday, I wrote about my friend suddenly passing away. I also wrote about the war in Ukraine. These events make me realize that at any moment anything and everything in my life could suddenly be taken away. I should never take anything for granted. I should constantly be realizing how very blessed I am and having gratitude for my life and all that is in it.
At the same time, last night I was crying because I couldn’t understand God’s plan. How could a monster like Putin live and continue the destruction of so many lives while at the same time I see on the news a little girl dying because of being hit by a mortar shell going off near her? It seems wrong and unjust. Then, I need to remind myself that it is at this time that my faith needs to be strong. I know that God has a plan and that I don’t know that plan. Right now, I just have to have faith in that plan, even when I don’t understand. It is a struggle, but that’s faith.
Finally, knowing that everything could change in an instant makes me realize that I can live in the past or wait for the future. I need to live in this moment. Right here and right now, I have to find that love and treasure it. The past is already gone and tomorrow may never come. I can hope for the future, but God doesn’t command that I try to love my brothers and sisters tomorrow. All that I write about and all that I struggle with is something I do every day. It isn’t something for tomorrow or in the past. These are the daily reflections on my life as it happens because faith happens today. Love happens today. God is here with me today in this moment. He always is.
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
