We All Die. It’s true.
Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. –Hebrews 9:27-28
My Father-in-law recently passed away and it has brought up a lot of emotions, sadness, cleaning out his things, and also good memories. I don’t think anyone likes to talk or think about their own death or the death of their loved ones.
My Grandmother used to say, “Death is a part of life.” She lived to 102 and experienced the death of everyone she knew–every friend– from her own generation. I can’t really imagine that. Come to think of it, I better make some younger friends!!
However, there are certain facts we can learn from death.
We will all die. Life is short, so we should make the most of each day. Celebrate life daily. Live now – don’t wait. Walk with God the Creator and Sustainer of life. Find out God’s plan for you and work that plan. (There won’t be a better one.)
I like what Leo Buscaglia wrote about death and life: Death teaches us, if we want to hear, that the time is now. The time is now to pick up a telephone and call the person that you love. Death teaches us the joy of the moment. It teaches us we don’t have forever. It teaches us that nothing is permanent. It teaches us to let go, there’s nothing you can hang on to. And it tells us to give up expectations and let tomorrow tell its own story, because nobody knows if they’ll get home tonight. To me that’s a tremendous challenge. Death says “live now.”
Trying to live now,
Thora
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This is so true and a great reminder to me! Even though I have lost many loved ones after a while I slip back into my “old” ways of taking for granted that I still have plenty of time with those I love, and I do forget to live in the now with them. Funny how easy it is to do this! Praying for you, Brian and the family. Hugs!
Just hugs.
Thank you for your always wise thoughts! Love to you & your precious family–God’s protection and peace.
What a breath of fresh air, so simple really to “live now” – tender hugs to the Andersons! <3
Finding out a bit on the late side (yah, I read the blogs late). Acknowledging this painful time for your husband, you, and your children. While I never met your father-in-law, I can recognize just how important it must have been to have him there in church, supporting everyone through the years.