It's so weird how we forget how good we have it. I just had this conversation in the car on the way back from the gym a couple hours ago with my man Dre. We were talking about these different situations in life that we seem to encounter all the time, and without us really thinking about it, things always seem to work itself out.
He said something that stuck in my head, I heard a pastor preach about last year. "Man, I thank God for everything." It stuck in my head because I thought about how many things we take for granted. Waking up in the morning to see the light of a new day, running water, safely arriving to work and home. We expect these things because we are accustomed to living our lives not remembering that life itself is not promised.
With that being said, I thought about my birthday which is today. Dre didn’t even know that my birthday was coming up because I didn’t mention it. Its not a big deal. When I got home I immediately thanked God because my life could have been taken at any moment. My life could have been taken any of the last 365 days in a million different ways. I have been blessed enough to see another birthday. Twenty six years and I’m still breathing and in good health with tons to be thankful for.
As I lay in my bed watching the game, I get a call from my sister at like 11:40pm. She never calls that late, and if I get a call that late from a family member I already know I am not going to like what I am about to hear. She is hysterical and tells me that Chris’(Her Husband) mother suddenly died and she needs me to come to the house while they go to the hospital. My body went numb for a minute……….. On my way to the house I’m on my 104.1 fm and I hear this song(I wish I knew who sings it). It went “It ain’t over… until God says its over .. It ain’t over… Until God says its done….” In the car I started to pray and song was just talking to me. I smiled and thought, my brother in law lost his mother just now, but its not over for her. God has the Victory and I wanted y’all to know that.
Don’t take life for granted, we are all blessed and remember to thank God for everything. As I enter my 26th year on this earth, I want to thank Him and I want y’all to know that there isn’t anything you can’t take to Him. Let God take the wheel in your life.
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Beautifully written, Baby. Sometimes we're selfish and take life granted. But thanks for reminding us that each day of life is a gift from God. God has blessed you to see another birthday. Enjoy it and give thanks. Happy Birthday! You're a blessing to not only me, but all who know you. I love you.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to the song, "It Ain't Over" by Maurette Brown Clark...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXNhArf-MSk
SharBear
Nice Blog Entry Christopher! Real talk.
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ReplyDeleteMy parents still say that birthdays mean more responsibility, and another year to obtain, attain, and retain more wisdom than the year before. I used to hate hearing that before blowing out candles, but as I got older I definitely realized that it was a sincere call for me to continue growing. Your blog today is definitely a step towards wisdom and understanding man. God is indeed sovereign, and like your lady said man...it aint over, but while you're still in the game continue to grow in the things of God man. He's definitely able to do exceedingly and abundantly over all we could ever ask or think. I love you champ, and pray the best over you this year.
-Dave Dupree
Kitty, I am so, so proud of the man you've grown into. I remember the day you were born and how happy and proud we all were. I especially remember how proud our grandfather Ivan was to have a boy child to carry on his name. We/he are so proud that you are such a wonderful, compassionate, loving, God-fearing human being. I can't tell you enough how proud I am of you. Thank you again for being there for us the other night. You are truly the BEST! I love you.
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