Madison was just 20 years old when she died in a bicycle accident. She was a sophomore in college at the time. In her obituary, her family wrote something that struck a chord with me. They said, “Madison’s circle of friends was the least exclusive club in the world, but her best friend was Jesus.” Wow! Reading this made me wonder: what if we all lived so intentionally for Jesus that this is how people remembered us? What would your obituary say about you?

In her short life, Madison had already gone on mission trips to Mexico and Latvia. Her summer job was as a counselor at a Christian summer camp. It was clear to everyone around her that the center of Madison’s life was Jesus. I can’t help but think that even in her short time on this earth, Madison made a huge impact on people’s lives.

Madison is in Heaven today. But she remains an example of how to live here on earth. Madison embodied Psalm 119:105, which says, “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path.” This week let God be the light of your life. Live with Him in mind daily. Live like Madison – on mission in your everyday life.

This is Luis Palau.