Make the most of it

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15,16

This past May, Mark Thornberry, a 57-year-old ultrarunner, was diagnosed with a terminal form of liver cancer that forced him to cancel his plans to run the 145-mile Grand Union Canal Race. He said his prognosis and the inability to complete the run frustrated him until he found a way to turn his frustration into something good. He would raise money and run the 145 miles (in three days) instead at King's College Hospital, where he receives treatment, saying, "Liver cancer is underfunded when you compare it to some other cancers, like breast and lung. I decided that with whatever time I have left, I could do something positive.” And amazingly enough, Thornberry finished that race in early September and, to date, has raised over $90,000 for research.

You know, immediately after hearing the news, Mark said he had two choices, "I could sit around and moan about it, or I could do something positive." And by choosing the latter and making the most of his time, Mark’s actions will have an impact for generations to come. No matter what you and I may be facing today, we have two choices as well, don't we? We can complain or cry about our situation or, as the Bible commands us, make the "most of every opportunity" and use our set of circumstances to help others and to bring God glory. Either way the time will pass and we will have either made the "most" of it or not.

So knowing that we are not guaranteed tomorrow, what will you do with today? Will you make "the most of every opportunity" to make a difference in this world? Or will you simply let the next 86,400 seconds pass by and do nothing? The choice is yours. 

Heavenly Father, thank you for the knowledge that physical death is not the end of life but the beginning of an eternal one. But while we are here, help us to grasp how fleeting and unpredictable life is so we would be emboldened to not waste even one moment of it. And may we make the most of every opportunity we are given, whether by trial or triumph, to help others and glorify your Name. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

Echo - Blanca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWOtNV6XQME

http://running.competitor.com/2017/10/news/runs-ultras-raise-funds-cancer-research_168950