This is what scripture tells us in the light of eternity. Lately, it seems I've seen it "up close and personal." Two people in my company (both 40 or under have died.) One was rumored to be a suicide after he was fired. Another Facebook friend lost two of her grandchildren this week in a tragic fire and another Facebook friend is mourning the death of a 28 year old cousin who died while running a marathon this week. Morose blog tonight? Well, let's just euphemistically say "thoughtful." Guess I tend to be more inclined to blog when I'm feeling "thoughtful."
When Paul felt "thoughtful," he used to quote the line from the old song, "What's it all about, Alfie?" That bugged me and I asked him to quit it! I felt that as Christians we should already know what it's all about. However, full disclosure? Sometimes when I'm feeling umm... "thoughtful," that line runs through my head as well. Our church is about to embark on Rick Warren's six week book/small group series entitled, "What on Earth Am I Here For?" I think as Christians we have some idea at least that our lives do have purpose and value, that we are to glorify God and be ambassadors of reconciliation for Him. Sometimes we lose sight of that in the rush of our everyday lives. And I think we frequently evaluate why we personally are here and how our lives can transmit some kind of meaningful impact in our few short trips around the sun! Lately, I find myself thinking about how I treat people. Do I try to respond to those I meet even casually in " life-giving" ways?
After Aaron died, I guess I thought I would always remember to value life, to value what is truly important. And yes, his death changed my priorities, our outlook in so many ways. That was why Paul consequently quit watching television. But in time, we tend to forget that life is fleeting. Lord, please help us to remember and order our lives accordingly.
When Paul felt "thoughtful," he used to quote the line from the old song, "What's it all about, Alfie?" That bugged me and I asked him to quit it! I felt that as Christians we should already know what it's all about. However, full disclosure? Sometimes when I'm feeling umm... "thoughtful," that line runs through my head as well. Our church is about to embark on Rick Warren's six week book/small group series entitled, "What on Earth Am I Here For?" I think as Christians we have some idea at least that our lives do have purpose and value, that we are to glorify God and be ambassadors of reconciliation for Him. Sometimes we lose sight of that in the rush of our everyday lives. And I think we frequently evaluate why we personally are here and how our lives can transmit some kind of meaningful impact in our few short trips around the sun! Lately, I find myself thinking about how I treat people. Do I try to respond to those I meet even casually in " life-giving" ways?
After Aaron died, I guess I thought I would always remember to value life, to value what is truly important. And yes, his death changed my priorities, our outlook in so many ways. That was why Paul consequently quit watching television. But in time, we tend to forget that life is fleeting. Lord, please help us to remember and order our lives accordingly.
"14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." James 4:14 KJV
