I've had my moments.
Posted: January 16th, 2008, 7:03 am
I wrote this blog not too long ago. A friend of mine was talking about the passing of her husband. It reminded me of this post. I wanted to share. I think it is a good thought for the new year...
I am not a poetic person. I don’t get poetry.I am not a “quote” kinda person either. I just don’t get all the wordy mumbo jumbo junkity junk. It bores me.
HOWEVER, I was watching Fallen and Denzel said something very true…
“There are moments that mark your life. Moments when you realize nothing will ever be the same. Moments when time is divided into two parts. Before this and after this.”
That is so true. It set my mind off. I’ve had my moments. Time definitely divided into two parts. I refer to those times often. Life is very much different and will never be the same from that dividing of time.
* After I got saved.
* After Nanny died.
* Before Daddy left.
* After I met Danny.
* Before I had kids.
* Before Brad’s wreck.
* Before the split in 1993.
* Before Terra ran away.
* After Danny went to Men’s Retreat.
* Before Maw Maw got saved.
* Before Karen left.
* After Damon died.
I could go on and on and on… It is a lot to think about. The most important thing is am I effective enough as a Christian? If your salvation experience doesn’t leave you with a definitive change in time… “before I got saved” or “after I got saved.” Then odds are you aren’t saved. Are we a light enough to this world that people have a”moment” when they encounter us. Much like Vivian’s did in a “moment” of my mother’s life. Vivian left a little small note on my mom's door that altered her sinful plans for the evening. Changing the course of her life and propelling her towards Jesus. That impacted my life as well. Would I be sitting right where I am today in the situation I am in? I doubt it. Vivian’s effectiveness as a Christian on my mother’s life “moment” changed the course of my life and it’s direction. Not tooting Vivian’s horn. As many “moments” I have had, as many opportunities I have had… have I helped anyone? Am I effective?
Are you the kind of friend that people mark a personal “moment” when they met you?
Is Jesus in your list of “moments?”
Do you let the “after” tear you down or have you learned from life and things aren’t tearing you down from the “moment?”
Do you realize the impact your “moment” decisions have on so many people?
Lot to think about…
