Monday, September 15, 2008

What If. . .

I was studying a magazine to see the make-up of the articles, whether written freelance or staff written. I ran across Bill Hybel’s article, “What If You Had Seven Days to Live . . . and you knew it.” Hybel’s article was on the last week of Jesus’ life. It set me to thinking.

Seven days is one week. A week has 168 hours. Of that total 56 hours (1/3) would be for rest and/or sleep. The balance of the hours, 112, would be mine to use wisely. By that I mean using the time per God’s wisdom.

I would want to spent quality time with my family and my closest friends, people whom I have learned from, people who are God-fearing, God serving, loving people.

I would want to do something, one special thing for God. I would want to be his instrument for service.

I would want to be in special communication with my Lord. I would desire to have an extended time in prayer and to praise my Lord.

I would want to be a true servant. I would like to be able to do one act of unselfishness, no matter how small the world might think it to be. I would try to serve the Lord.

I would want to be able to speak to someone about God and His love. That’s all that keeps His children going in this hard world.

I would want to communicate and demonstrate God’s strength by calmly accepting the process that I might have to go through.

I would want to speak kindly to those who would be with me to the end. I would also want to refrain from saying anything unkind to those who might pull away from me.

Unlike Jesus, I will not return to this earth. My spirit will live on in Heaven. Actually, all these thoughts should be the desires of my heart for my life no matter how long or short the rest of my life happens to be.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Quiet Spirit -

    Thanks for your thoughtful post.

    My parents always said that time speeds up as you get older. Perhaps the busyness of life engulfs us, and we're less aware of time slipping away.

    Even those in the Old Testament, who lived hundreds of years, died. Methusaleh lived to 969 years. Can you imagine that? It seems so long to us who think we've achieved longevity if we hit 100.

    The bottom line is life is short and eternity endless. Make sure you make your reservations for Heaven. This is one trip you don't want to miss.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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