Nothing was made to last FOREVER.
Its hard to come to terms with the fact that I am NOT invincible. I do not know if this is a problem for everyone but it is for me and I think it always has been.
As an only child, (dont judge), I have always been independent, meaning: I have always been able to entertain myself (usually with the help of an invisible friend), get things done on my own, and just do me. So, living 23 years with this mindset has made me into a pretty independent person or atleast into a person who does NOT like to ask for help.
Random Side Note: I remember when I broke my leg my biggest fear was not having to walk up stairs with crutches or even the numerous doctors appointments, not even the 35 staples down the front of my leg. My biggest fear was the fact that I was going to have to depend on people for help. I couldn’t get my dinner by myself, had to ask for rides everywhere, couldn’t carry my backpack, couldn’t go grocery shopping; the list goes on and on but I will try to refrain. My point is I hated being so DEpendent. Its not who I am, Its not who I have ever been. I don’t know if its the fact I am an only child, I dont know if its the fact that I was just made that way, who knows it could just be a pride issue but whatever it is, my independence had me convinced for a while that I was INVINCIBLE. From time to time I still catch myself thinking that I am.
However, things like man-made technology remind me that NOTHING was made to last forever.
I have recently had some trouble with my MacBook Computer. (if my bitterness comes out as I type this please forgive me, you have been warned) So yeah, I have had some computer issues and I have learned that one of my biggest pet peeves is technology problems. But as I sit and get angry, frustrated and all the feelings that come along with it I am reminded that 1. its a computer (get over it) 2. It was made by a human being (a smart one but still a human being) 3. NOTHING was made to last forever.
Not my computer, Not my clothes, Not my money ( that actually doesnt last long at all) and Not even me.
Yep, I just admitted it. Me, in my human flesh, will NOT last forever. If thats not humbling I dont know what is. For all you people who dont think your invincible or have never thought that then you could probably stop reading now but I can assure that most of us have thought it and most of us have acted out on that thought by doing or even just saying something stupid.
So if you are in my club please keep reading to see where this is going.
As I was reminded that my flesh wont last forever (and neither will my computer- or two years if you want to get technical- again, not bitter)
I was overwhelmed by the reminder that in heaven I do get to LIVE forever! My body will wither away but when that happens I will meet my maker and be made more alive that I have ever been on earth for ALL of eternity. Whoa!!!
As much as I hate to admit I am NOT invincible (here on earth) it sure is nice to know that I will live an invincible, eternal, everlasting life in heaven and even better with the one who created me, made me in His image, my heavenly father.
Its encouraging to remind myself of this and I hope and pray its encouraging for you as well.
If a relationship with the Lord is NOT something you have or desire, I would reconsider because believe it or NOT my friend you are NOT invincible and I’d hate to see you NOT get to experience the eternal life I will just because you thought you were.
Thanks for taking some time to read this! :)
Isaiah 40:8.
Saved by grace,
Kb :)
