WHEN DO YOU KNOW ITS YOUR TIME?

In a message to the 2002 graduates of Cedarville University. Dr. Paul Dixon encouraged
them with these words: "Your times are in God's hands." Our family listened and thought it was appropriate for the graduates, which included our daughter Julie.
We had no idea that in 5 days our 17-year old Melissa would graduate to heaven through a car accident--and we would be left to recall with new meaning that thought from Psalms 31:15
Over the years, we have become painfully aware that in God's mysterious ways. He has
planned for some Christians a life that is short. I think of one young Christian girl,
the kind with a smile for everyone, who had a sore finger--and a week later was dead
from a raging infection. Or the young believer who was killed while playing softball
when a ball hit her in the neck. Or the teen boy who loved Jesus and fishing--and died
when a car hit him as he rode his bike home from the fishing hole. Melissa, Heather,
Maggie, and Thomas. In their short lives, they created a legacy of faith in Jesus and love for others. They were ready when their time for them had come.
"I trust in You", the psalmist said, recognizing that his life was in God's hands
alone (Psalms 31 v.14-15). Are you trusting God for whatever comes up next on your calendar? -Dave Branon wrote this. I myself find that it's not always an easy road
to follow Jesus Christ. Remember: that "Leaning On The Ever Lasting Arms of Jesus"
is Endless, Everlasting. There are no strings attached, so lean on him as much as you need, or feel you need to! Our times are in God's hands; our souls are in his keeping. Best regards, and God Bless!!!