Uncertainty of human life

There’s a traditional prayer that I think about from time to time. It starts, ““O God, whose days are without end, and whose mercies cannot be numbered: Make us, we pray, deeply aware of the shortness and uncertainty of human life…” I have to admit, that there have only been a few tragic times in my ministry when I was aware of the shortness of life when someone young has died. However, I am often aware of the uncertainty of our lives as human beings.

That could be depressing and cause anxiety for us since life as we know it is fragile. If we allowed it to, our vulnerability could affect how we approach each day. And yet, our faith and trust in God and God’s Son Jesus calls us to live lives fully and to embrace each day with joy at the potential of what that day might bring. Not always easy to do; but a reminder of how when we are filled with God’s Spirit we can embrace each day as uncertain as we may be of what that day might bring. Read More.

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