Catching My Breath

09-28-2025

Writing becomes a daily challenge.

Catching my breath often feels impossible when writing every day. Discipline demands focus even when creativity fades or motivation weakens. On those days, frustration grows, and it is easy to complain that life is unfair. Yet perspective changes everything once we remember others carry far heavier burdens.

Perspective reshapes pity into gratitude.

When I fall into discouragement, I usually snap out of it after hearing about someone else’s tragedy. Friends battling cancer or heart disease remind me that every breath is a gift. The words of 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 echo in my mind, teaching that death’s sting comes from sin, but Christ has already won the victory.

Faith gives life its meaning.

If I tried to manage life’s struggles by my own strength, I would quickly lose direction. Faith keeps me from despair. For me, Jesus has removed the sting of death. His resurrection assures me that death no longer means separation but eternal life with God.

Death becomes a doorway.

Though my wife dislikes my constant planning for the end, our faith keeps us grounded. We both know heaven awaits. Death is not a final defeat but a doorway into victory. Its sting is gone because fear of judgment is gone. Hope replaces fear, and peace follows.

Confidence rests in Christ alone.

This confidence is not built on human effort but on Christ’s triumph. His power ensures that death cannot destroy us. Because of His victory, believers face life’s greatest unknown with peace. The sting that once terrified humanity is now replaced with assurance and joy.

Grace is a priceless gift.

I am no saint—just a sinner saved by grace. Christ’s sacrifice paid for my sins and yours as well. His gift of eternal life is free, yet priceless, offered to everyone willing to accept it. Each day, I thank God for His promise and catch my breath in hope.

Faith transforms how we live.

From daily writing struggles to eternal truths, catching my breath reminds me that death has lost its sting. In Christ, hope triumphs over fear, and life’s trials become stepping-stones toward eternity. This truth shapes how I live today and how I will face tomorrow.

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