“For you, O Lord, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” – Psalm 116:8-9

In the spring of 2008, Sonny Graham of Vidalia, Georgia, committed suicide. The irony of this story is the fact that Sonny had received a new lease on life with a heart transplant 12 years earlier. While everyone who survives health threats and tragic events doesn't commit suicide, what do they do with their renewed gift of life?

The Psalmist rejoices in the deliverance of the Lord and reflects on his response. He believes that he has survived that he might walk before the Lord in the land of the living. When you diligently pray and make it through death defying moments, what do you do with your renewed gift of life?

Life is a very precious gift, my friend. May you always treasure the opportunity to walk before the Lord in the land of living. Embrace every day as one more occasion to live for the Lord and rejoice in his goodness and grace. Whenever God gives you a renewed gift of life, grab it by the throat and live it to the full and to God's glory!!