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Seizing the day and living life to the full are found in knowing we have found meaning. That meaning has found us.

When loss and death seem relentless and close, it's easy to wish the days away. But these reminders of the frailty of life, shouldn't they propel us to not take our breath for granted? To seize each day and live it to the full...the fullness of life found in Life Himself?

Living life to the full because we have found meaning in the One who gives us our place. The One who knows our days before we even breathed our first breath. The One who breathes Life into us each and every breath.

Seizing the day and living life to the full is not found in searching for meaning. Seizing the day and living life to the full are found in knowing we have found meaning. That meaning has found us.

So when you're reminded that none of us is guaranteed another breath, lift your head and breathe in the breathe of Life and live. Here. Now.

Don't wish a moment over or a day over or a year over. There are brand new mercies for you each and every morning! You don't have to wait for a New Year. And I promise you, there will be death in the New Year too...you cannot hide from it.

And let me assure you of this, the ones closest to you, they are the ones right in front of you. The ones you can touch, see, feel, hold. So see them. Hold them. Make a place for them. Share the meaning you have found, that has found you, with them. And live.