Listen to me

In light of everything that has happened to me this week, there are two things that could not scream any louder to be true.

1) When calamity arrives (and it will arrive at one point or another), all you will have to lean upon is your faith and your trust. I have had the invaluable opportunity to lean on Christ during my present distress. Having assurance that things are out of my hand and in the hands of a much wiser and more powerful Person has given me comfort beyond understanding.

If, however, you don't have the same rock to stand on, or simply don't believe for that matter, then I hope that whatever you are holding onto is worth having faith in. Humans are delicate, fragile masterpieces. When the foundation gets shaken violently, whatever it is that we cling onto with our small fingers must be something worth holding onto. For that's the very thing. We hold on simply by faith; trusting that it will get better.

2) Secondly, and perhaps of equal importance, is my urgent message for anyone who happens to come across this writing.

Make sure everyone you love knows that you love them. It sounds rather cliche, but the truth sometimes reveals itself in ordinary ways. Do whatever it takes. Carve the time out of your busy schedule and find ways to pick up that phone or drive that extra 15 mins to love those who are important to you. This whisper that we call life can be required of us at any moment in time. Such brevity must be maximized. Love abundantly! Your chance to impact someone else's life is not guaranteed. Ensure yourself the favor of making every moment count. Otherwise, you will swim in the endless ocean of regret when it's too late.