Sometimes we are given second chances. They could be when a friend forgives and you can make things right the next time. They could be having your heart restarted after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Usually, with second chances brings life. A kind of life that can rekindle an unknown excitement.
When I was in high school, our football team went 0-5, for the first half of the season. Then, came districts. This meant that you played three teams and the best record of those three teams went on to play the next round. Our school ended up winning all three games! We had a new life that wasn't there a few games back. We went on to win the next game, too! Then, we suffered defeat. However, it was interesting how you can go 0-5, and end up with a record of 4-6 and being District and Bi-district runner-up - all with a losing record!
As we see Jesus as the Life, we can get that spring in our step that no matter what happens, there is always a second chance. We can be figuratively resurrected each day/moment to win the second half! Yesterday, we looked at this concept and here are some applications to choose from to use this week...
- Praise God that you have life - physically and/or spiritually
- Use your life to the fullest - by trying to make someone else's life better - a compliment, a smile, a random act of kindness, etc.
- Wake up each day this week and make a commitment to resurrect the new self by leaving the old self/things with the previous day.
- Start a new hobby/habit that will enhance your life
- Find a way to volunteer for something - that tends to always make people feel better, even when your plate seems full.
Have a great day! Enjoy life!
God is good...All the time!
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