On April 1st, 1963, the soap opera General Hospital debuted. More than 50 years later, this hit show has made the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest running soap opera in production. In addition, this show has earned 11 Day Time Emmy Awards for Most Outstanding Drama Series. Despite this fame and fortune, in real life there is nothing general about a hospital.
Whether you’re a first time parent preparing for the birth of your first child, an unexpected patient or visiting a loved one, the hospital can illicit a wave of emotions. During my wife’s first and only natural birth, lasting 23 hours, I heard groans, moans and yelling that few men gain access to. Accident prone individuals will likely find their way to the ER, or remain in a hallway for hours until the next doctor is available. However, when the Hour Glass of time stops, sobbing and tears fill the hallways, placing life into its proper perspective.
In his farewell address, Moses suggests the choices people make dictate life’s outcome, Deuteronomy 30:15. Jesus makes a similar statement in Matthew 7:13-14, as each decisions leads toward an eternal destination. If you find yourself near death’s door, its time to make plans for the afterlife, 1 John 5:13. May the Lord lead you to experience the promise of Jesus in John 3:16-17 as the hospital generates thoughts about life after tomorrow.
by Jay Mankus
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