Reading Romans today I found several scriptures that spoke to me. I was reminded that life in the Spirit creates a different result than life in sin. "The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace." (Romans 8:6) and "offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life." (Romans 6:13)
What if I had died and been brought back to life by God -- how would I behave? What kind of person would I be? I hope that I would be more grateful and more gracious -- more sympathetic and more understanding. Less self-centered and selfish, less focused on the moment and more on eternity. What if God had given me one more chance at life -- how would I live it?
But wait, God already has given me one more chance -- many chances, really. Each time I sinned and he forgave me; each time he led me away from disaster; when I was baptized, lonely, scared, tempted, confused, sad. All those times he was with me. The moment in ICU last month when I felt arms of love surround me and peace in my heart. Now if I can just recognize that gift and start living more like all my intentions -- live like I've been given another chance at life!
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