It was the end of summer after receiving my undergraduate degree, and I was desperate. After three months, I had yet to find a job. The fact that I had just obtained my bachelor's degree was enough for me to find a job (I thought). As I continued to pray, not knowing what God had in store for me, God provided an opportunity that would change my perspective and journey in life forever.

My brother Sammy was about to start his life as a college student. His summer internship at a government hospital was over. Knowing of my quest to find a job, he approached me before he left to give me good news. The hospital was looking for someone to fill in for him while he was in school. Responsibilities included minor technical support and Multiple Sclerosis and stroke research. Thinking, "This is definitely not what I had in mind," I decided to keep an open mind, be thankful to God for the opportunity to work and just go for it.

The first few weeks were eye-opening. Up to this point, I had only dealt with electronic equipment such as computers, routers, etc. My open-mindedness, and stomach, were tested as I went from seeing an open computer to seeing the brain of a living thing. As weeks turned into months, the surprises ceased to overload my senses, and I began to acclimate.

I learned to appreciate a great gift that God has given each and every one of us, our brains. I witnessed horrible effects sin has over our bodies and specifically, our brains. I saw how the lives of young people completely changed in the blink of an eye. And how, because of a simple yet catastrophic brain chemical imbalance, they went from trying to be a lawyer or musician, to wishing they could feed themselves. These were youth that thought tomorrow they were going to wake up to a normal life; youth that after waking up, realized that the night before they had suffered a stroke and were now paralyzed. I looked into their eyes and saw their desperation, their infinite cry for help. Many wished they could have studied better, treated their parents better and done more for the others, instead of taking their lives for granted.

I then realized how blessed I am each day. I realize what our God does for me. He gives me the opportunity to wake up each day, and thank Him for another day. I learned never to take anything for granted, knowing just how fragile our lives are, and how they can completely change in a split second.

My dear reader, live life to the fullest! God gives you the privilege to be young. Take the challenge, and He will show you things you never dreamed of. Use every day to serve the Lord with your talents, for we are merely visitors here on this earth, hanging on by a thread.

Josh R. Rosales is a member of the Pilsen Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is the president and CEO of RDCD Limited, founder of TIJ Ministries, co-producer of 3ABN Latino's youth program, "Vinculos," and TV host for 3ABN Latino's youth program, "El Joven de Hoy." He is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in information technology organization and management.