In this life, there is no guarantee of tomorrow. Every day is a gift, and we never know when our time on earth will come to an end. It's a sobering thought, but one we must wrestle with. It's easy to become paralyzed by the uncertainty of life, wondering, "Why bother pursuing my dreams and career if I could die at any time?"
However, as Christians, we can draw from a deeper wellspring: faith and hope. These two powerful forces can inspire us to keep striving, even in the face of life's fragility.
The Apostle Paul writes, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) Our faith gives us the confidence to believe in a future we do not yet fully understand. It enables us to continue moving forward, believing that God has a plan for our lives, no matter how long or short they are.
And with that faith comes hope—the expectation of good things to come. As 1 Peter 1:3 tells us, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
This living hope in Christ encourages us to continue pursuing the callings and passions that God has placed on our hearts. Just because our lives could end at anytime does not mean we should stop striving to be the best versions of ourselves. In fact, it's all the more reason to manage our time and talents wisely.
The Psalmist declares, "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:12) Recognizing the fleeting nature of life can inspire us to live more intentionally and purposefully.
God has uniquely gifted each of us, and He desires that we use those gifts to glorify Him and serve others. Pursuing our dreams and careers does not contradict our faith; it can be an outworking of it. As Colossians 3:23 instructs us, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
So let us not be paralyzed by the fragility of life, but empowered by the faith and hope we have in Jesus Christ. Let us continue to pursue the callings God has placed on our hearts, knowing that our time is in His hands. For as 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 reminds us, "So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal."
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