My boss where I used to work told me one time that any day without a toe tag is a good day. It took me a minute, but I got it. Any day you’re alive is a good day because God has you here for a reason. And that’s not just taking up cosmic space.

No one ever created in the history of the world was an accident. God made each and every one of us uniquely in His own image. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, not a product of random chance. That means you and I matter.

Only eternity will show the impact of our obedience and faithfulness. There may be people in heaven because of you. There may be people whose lives are radically transformed because you didn’t give up. You waking up and showing up to your life may be the difference in the life of someone else who’s thinking of quitting.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11, NLT).