A Heartbeat Away...

*This post was taken from an article I wrote several months ago on another forum, enjoy!*

Sleep is a precious thing, especially to those of us with small children, and even more especially to those of us who have small children and who are five months pregnant. It is very difficult to get comfortable and don't get me started about trying to roll over in the middle of the night. Last night as I tried to get some much needed rest, I began the chore of changing positions. You sort of have to give it the old heave ho'. You have to move in stages. First you turn onto your back and then to your other side. Doing this is a lot of work. Once I had successfully made to transition from one side of my body to the other, I began to settle in. I closed my eyes and became aware of the deep quiet that had overtaken the room. But then I noticed something, something strong and rapid - my heartbeat. I could hear it beating with such vigor and authority. It was a bit elevated due to the "exercise" I had just experienced by turning over (I take what I can get). But as it began to slow down, it to settled into a rhythm. It was deliberate and precise. I could not help but think of what a blessing it was to hear it. I don't have any health problems to speak of and I do try to take care of myself, but I couldn't help but think in that moment, that each beat of my heart I was hearing was given to me by Almighty God. He allows my heart to beat, my lungs to breath, my eyes to hear etc. Every moment I am alive is because of God's grace. I do not deserve a single breath. Yet, He freely gives to me life and health. So tell me friend, have you stopped to think about your heart beat? Have you thanked God for giving it to you? As a Believer, I understand why God has chosen to give me breath and a heartbeat. If you are not a Believer, why do you suppose God has given you a heartbeat? I believe he is graciously giving you time. Time to repent and trust in the Savior, Jesus Christ.