Check for a pulse
In any good movie when someone gets hurt the first thing they do is check the person's pulse to get a good picture of how serious things really are.
Isaiah 42:5 (NIV)
This is what God the LORD says — He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it:
This morning let's start with an experiment. Take your forefinger and put it on the wrist of your opposite arm, move it around till you feel a pulse – got one? Good. Here are two good thoughts concerning what you have found:
1. You are already better off than some people! Remember, we need to always hold all challenges and momentary situations we may be facing in their true perspective. Yes, they may be very real and even very painful situations you are going to have to walk through, but think about this: some do not even have the option to have a challenge today. When you choose to look at it this way you realise you are doing alright, and if your pulse is a nice strong pulse then you are doing a whole lot better than a whole lot of other people who are struggling with poor health today. Maybe this day is better than what you first thought?
2. Remember, God is the one who gives you that pulse today. It is a sign of life and the evidence of blood being pumped round your body, enabling you to live another day. Don't ever get so impressed with yourself or what you have achieved that you leave God out of the applause. The bottom line is that if He was not faithful to give you a pulse daily then nothing else in your life would work well or mean much at all. I spoke to a young man today who is destined to be successful and I asked him if he prayed and he replied, "Yes". I said, "When you pray each morning, feel for your pulse and that will remind you that everything we have and could ever have is because God has again faithfully given us life". We all need to have a go at that – especially in tough or very successful times – and then give credit where credit is due.
Have a great day, and remember the Lord your God is in it – for He is the one who gives you breath and He gives life to those who walk the earth.
Andy
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