The Lord recently spoke to me through a sermon, “We get one chance at this life on earth, and it could end at any second for any of us.” This has impacted me quite a lot and weighed on my mind recently. If my life could end at any second, then how do I want to live?
I would tell people how much I love them, I would thank the Father for everything that He has done for me, I would ask for live in repentance, I would work hard and not search for comfort, I would reflect and marvel at the pure beauty and glory that is life. I wouldn’t want to waste a breath, because the next is never a guarantee. The life we have, the time we have is all a gift, and more often than not, we take it for granted.
We get frustrated with others, hold grudges, we we blow people off thinking “I’ll hang out with them later”. We live for tomorrow, but tomorrow is never a guarantee. I have been working things out with God, trying to learn what He wants for me.
The Lord wants me to learn what it means to be genuine versus sarcastic. To use my words to build other up, not wasting my numbered breaths on words without meaning or purpose. He wants me to learn what it means to be a good big brother, and example of what a man of God looks like, standing for honor, love, integrity, healing, comfort. He wants me to abandon my self seeking heart, and adopt a heart of servant hood, to give as I have freely received.
However, I am not waiting until the end of the race to become genuine, to give my desires away to others, to become a good brother. I am walking and following Jesus down these paths today, because in my mind, there is no tomorrow.
God is constantly transforming my mind and reforming me to look more like His son Jesus. Jesus has many names, The King of Kings, The Lord of Lords, The Good Sheppard, The Lamb of God, The Prince of Peace. That is who I am serving, that is my Father. And if my life is worth anything; today, not tomorrow I may reflect his glory even a little bit. I may serve His kingdom, love His sons and daughters, and present myself as a living sacrifice, because we get one chance at this life on earth, and it could end at any second, for any of us. ~Justin Seibert
Powerful words Justin! So thankful that you are willing to use each breath and thought to glorify the one that gave you life! Keep serving, keep loving, and keep living in His light!
Thank you so much Mrs. Jones! I appreciate your support, my prayer is to use every breath to glorify the father. Thanks for reading my blog! 🙂
Do everything on purpose. That’s was a lesson I started to walk through on my race. It really puts a lot of weight on you and your life but it’s good because that means there’s significance behind it. This is a really important lesson. James 4:13-17
You are an amazing young man; an insight which is profound and so meaningful. Thank you for sharing, your words touched my heart. Live every moment to make God’s heart dance!
Your words touch my heart Justin. I am so glad you are thinking about how to serve our Lord, not only on the Race, but when you get back. I love you so much! Grandma
I always look forward to seeing your messages. You have a talent in conveying your thoughts and feelings. I learn something every time you post. You are an amazing person and I am so proud and blessed to have you as my son. I miss you ?? as always and I know you are in good hands.
Love you so so much…… Mom
YOLO we can use the secular, main stream cognitation or you only live once for Christ so how are you going to do that? Heard a sermon a few years about it and it so true.
Es algo que puedes aplicar en cada momento y relaciones en tu vida. Pueden ser cosas grandes o pequeñas pero para Dios nada es pequeño. Solo tenemos 1 vida y debería ser para ser mas como Cristo. Mas amor, mas elogios, mas gracia, mas gozo, mas paciencia, mas palabras de afirmación, mas actos de servicio y amor, mas misericordia, mas aceptación, mas perdón, mas Cristo. ME encanta leer tus blogs y escuchar tu voz atreves de las palabras. Honras y deleitas a Dios.
I keep my promises 😉
xo
So, so good. Thanks for this reminder Justin.
One of my friends always says “with the borrowed breath You have given me, I will worship You.”
Wow, Justin, this is sobering! I wonder if you all know how much God uses your words to minister to your readers. I’ve been challenged and inspired by this! Also, the pictures are beautiful!
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow…” Matthew 6:34 (actually the whole chapter is amazing)
So true Joe! I have definitely been learning how to live my life more intentionally, rather than floating on by. It’s been a great lesson to be learning!
Thank you so much Mr. Baltodano, I’m glad the Lord spoke to you through this post. I pray that I will live every moment to live for the Father!
Thanks Jordan! So thankful to have strong followers of Christ like you leading our team!
Yeah, a lot of people think that the things we are doing on the race are going to end once we get home, but that is not true. The lessons we learn and skills we develop will stick with us for the rest of our lives!
Thanks mom, I appreciate your support! Miss you, and love you!
Thank you Mrs. Stepp! I am so inspired that the words I write are having an impact on you, and others! And thanks, the pictures reflect only a small part of Costa Rica’s beauty!
Thanks Kacie! Love and miss you, hope things are going great back home!
Estoy muy feliz por que puedo lee su palabras! Quiero vivo mi vida por Christo, hablando los palabras de Christo a algos personas.
Hope that spanish was okay! Thanks for keeping your promise to help me practice! I’m learning about how our lives are a gift, and it is our honor to use it serving the one who gave it to us. Thank you so much for your kind words, and taking the time to read and interact with my blogs. Your support means the world to me! 🙂
Such a good word, Justin! You’re right, the life we have is a gift and can end at any moment. I’m guilty of putting “things” off until tomorrow…or even much later. Thank you for challenging me in living for every second given. Always praying for you!
How transformative of a lesson this is! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and what The Lord is up to in your heart.