This is Your Life

This week has been rough for our church body. Last Sunday night we had a wonderful bonfire and a hayride, which Kurtis organized for our church. He brought the tractor...the hay...and he drove the tractor and trailer around the beautiful countryside. It was a great time for our church...just everyone being together.

But then the unexpected happened. Kurtis, only 28 years old, passed away suddenly after an accident at his workplace. No one could have ever imagined that would happen. We were floored...in shock that someone we just spent time with days ago was suddenly gone. He had such a gentle spirit and you could just tell he was such a wonderful dad to his children.

This whole situation, as sad as it is, does remind me of something very encouraging. Kurtis IS in a better place. He is with his Heavenly Father...his Daddy! He is worshipping the King of Kings!

Often times we get so wrapped up in our lives and just assume that there will always be a tomorrow. But what if there's not? Are we putting off something that God wants us to do, thinking, "I'll do that tomorrow"?

We are not guaranteed a certain amount of years here on this earth. Kurtis' life is a reminder that life may not always be as you expect it. Don't put off something that you've felt God calling you to. Don't hesitate. Don't take your life for granted. As the words of my favorite Switchfoot song go...."This is your life...are you who you want to be?"