Lately, I’ve found myself sitting quietly, reflecting on life. On the people I love. On the things I’ve said and left unsaid. On the purpose God has placed within me. And I keep coming back to this simple, sobering truth: life is fragile—but it’s also deeply sacred.
With so much pain, heartbreak, and injustice surrounding us daily, I feel a renewed call to live with greater intention. I want to embrace every moment as if it were my last—not out of fear, but out of reverence. Reverence for time. Reverence for people. Reverence for purpose.
Because the truth is, we don’t get to choose how many days we have—but we do get to choose how we show up in them.
I want to live like it matters. I want to be a woman who brings light into the room, peace into the chaos, and joy into the hearts of others—even when my own heart is still healing. I want to look others in the eyes and be fully present. I want to call my friends just to say “I love you.” I want to tell strangers, “You matter.” I want to let my light shine without hesitation.
Choosing Light Daily
Jesus said in Matthew 5:14–16,
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
This isn’t a suggestion—it’s a charge. And it’s needed now more than ever.
We are not responsible for fixing all the world’s pain, but we are responsible for not letting it dim our light. Even a small candle can break the darkness in a room. Even one act of kindness can shift a heavy heart.
The Gift of Every Moment
Psalm 90:12 reminds us,
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
When we embrace the fragility of life, we begin to cherish the moments that used to slip by unnoticed. Every hug. Every conversation. Every breath. Every opportunity to love.
This isn’t just a poetic reflection—it’s a way of living. A commitment to gratitude. A devotion to presence. A decision to be led by the Spirit, not the storm.
As you read these words, I invite you to pause and ask yourself:
🪞 What does it look like for me to live like it matters?
🪞 Who needs to hear from me today?
🪞 What light has God placed in me that I’ve been hiding?
🪞 Where can I show up with more grace, presence, or love?
Let’s make the decision, day by day, to be the light. Let’s speak life. Let’s give generously. Let’s forgive quickly. Let’s love deeply. Because even in the darkness, we have the power to choose light.
Cynthia Young
Certified Spiritual Care Life Coach
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