It’s not uncommon for us to feel defined by a major event. Especially a major negative event – eg, a divorce, bankruptcy, cancer, stroke, etc. The truth is these things can overwhelm us and appear to be our story but after a while they become just a part of our story. The most important thing about us is that we are made in Gods image and loved by Him. We desperately need to put our failures and challenges in the proper perspective.
THE OPPORTUNITIES CATACLYSMIC EVENTS BRING
One of the first thoughts I had as I was being loaded onto the ambulance and taken to the hospital was that this event was a great opportunity for me. I was aware that i was in trouble but I was pretty confident I was not going to die. My next thought was I want to be a good steward of this event. My sense is that God could use this to help shape me in good directions.
The truth is, every day provides us with an opportunity to move in new directions. But a crisis seems to provide a great excuse to say I’m going to be different moving forward. Sheri and I have been having discussions about what the PSM (Post Stroke Mike) will be like. I’m sure some of you have suggestions. So far nothing has jumped off the page but as before I would ask you to pray that I am a good steward of this opportunity.