This World Has Nothing for Me....

The subject line is the first phrase from a song that came to mind right when I was considering blogging today. Two things happened within the last 24 hours that were huge wake up calls for me. First a quote:


"Heaven is not here, it's there. If we were given all we wanted here, our hearts would settle for this world rather than the next. God is forever luring us up and away from this one, wooing us to Himself and His still invisible Kingdom, where we will certainly find what we so keenly long for."


Elisabeth Elliot

Two events have reminded me big time that as a Christ follower, this world is not all there is. Praise God! However, it's humbling also to consider how any day can be my last. I know that's cliche, but really, how often do we think of that? When we're treating our family badly or complaining about our job or stress, how often do we stop and think, "Would I want this to be my last moment?"


Anyway, first, I found a lump in my breast a few months ago and asked my OBGYN about it today. She confirmed it was an abnormal lump. She didn't seem overly concerned and said it's probably just a cyst. However, I am going at 6:15 today to the hospital to get an ultrasound on it. Pray for me! It is humbling to think I could have cancer. I mean really, so often I assume "Everything will be fine" but it might not! So I'm trying to balance being positivie with preparing for bad news.


Second, yesterday I could have been in a very horrific accident. It was pouring down rain...the hard to see through type. I was several car lengths behind a pickup in the far left lane. All of a sudden he hydroplaned, did a 360, and spun across the highway right in front of me. If I would have been a lot closer, I wouldn't have been able to stop. Additionally, there was a guy not too far behind me. I stopped to make sure the guy was okay. Beside a little blood from cuts and shock, he seemed to be fine.

When all is said and done, I am thankful I know where I am going when I die. However, I want to make the most of this life also. This was a wakeup call to live each day glorifying God through my attitude toward all things, good and bad.

Speaking of good things, Ruby and Aubrey are both growing so much!! We need to scan new pics of Aubrey, but here are some of Ruby! =)


-Steph