Times of grief like this are really difficult, but can actually be important events in our lives. They remind us that our time in this life is fleeting. They remind us to make the most of the opportunities that God has given us. I don’t know about you, but I hope that my funeral one day can be a time when, yes, people are sad at my passing, but even more so, I hope that many people can testify that God changed their lives for the better because of what He did through my life.
Now is the time to make that impact. Today is the day to turn your life over to Christ. Even if you’ve made that commitment before, we often need to be reminded to reevaluate our priorities and focus upon what is most important—what God is doing in our lives and how He would have us impact those around us.