Mar 5 • General discussion
A Lesson from a GREAT Friend
As I reflect on the loss of my dear friend Justin, I’ve found myself thinking deeply about the mysteries and lessons that life, even in its most painful moments, can reveal. There’s always more beneath the surface—secrets that God whispers to us if we are willing to listen.
One of the most profound secrets that I’ve discovered through Justin’s passing is the reminder of the preciousness of time. Time with friends, time with family, and time to truly live with intention. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget how fleeting our time on this earth really is. But through the grief of losing Justin, I’ve realized that the greatest way to honor his life is to live fully in the moments we have left—appreciating the people around us and showing up for them in ways that matter.
A secret that God has revealed to me in this moment is that the relationships we build and the time we spend loving others are what last beyond our time on earth. It’s not about what we accumulate or achieve—it’s about how we make others feel, how we show up, and how we love without reservation. Justin’s legacy reminds me that life is short, and we don’t know when it may end, but we do have the choice in how we live and love today.
That’s why I want to include this in my community—to keep Justin’s memory alive, so he is never forgotten, just as I will never forget him. His life and friendship have left a lasting impact, and by sharing these thoughts, I hope to pass on the lessons he taught me. His legacy of love and friendship will live on through the way we continue to love and support each other.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this, it’s that God uses even the hardest moments to remind us of what truly matters. And one of those things is the call to be better friends to the people we care about. It’s easy to let life go by, but we are given this time to make a difference, to love well, and to reach out.
As you think about the people in your own life, I challenge you to ask yourself: How can I be a better friend today? Who do I need to reach out to? Let’s take the time to cherish the people around us and let them know they matter.
Justin’s life, though cut short, leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship that reminds us of the importance of living with purpose and intention. Let’s honor that by living out these lessons, and let them inspire us to make every moment count.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
As we seek the secrets of God, may we be reminded that we are called to love deeply, live intentionally, and be a better friend to those who matter most.
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