Have you ever focused on life on those terms.....one month, 30 days, and it is over? There is a book by Kerry and Chris Shook entitled just that. "One Month To Live." If you consider, contemplate, study this aspect of life in an honest for real way - you just might begin to walk a little differently.
This past Sunday, my husband introduced this thought of what would we do if we knew we only had one month to live. He passed out 3 X 5 cards and asked everyone to write what they would do. I will tell you the expanded version of what I wrote.
1. I would like to spend time with my family (bonus: at the beach) so I could enjoy the love and laughter and fun we always share. I would want time with my kids so I could tell them how awesome they are, how proud they make me feel because of their heart they each have for God, because of the love they share with one another, and because of the way I see them care for those around them. I love to see and hear my husband and kids laugh. (And when I say kids, I mean all of them - Holly, Lindsey, Mark, Michael, Joey, Caden - our kids whom I love and adore!!) I would let my parents, my sister, and my brothers know I cherish them and the times we have shared and I value the heritage and blessings.
2. I would spend more time in His Word, talking to God about His glory and about others instead of the "woe is me" speech I often speak. I may even go back and read my past journals so I can thank God for the things He has done for me. Included in my thankfulness is the life He gave me with Hank. I am so thankful for my wonderful husband. Hank is my best friend; he is the gentle, kind, sweet, crazy fun, protector, provider, Godly man - love of my life. Our life as a ministry team has been so joyful even in midst of tears. And I would want to make sure Hank knows how much he means to me and how much I realize he loves me.
3. I would want to try one more time to express to those I know that do not have a relationship with God just how important it is to connect and live life for Him. And I have many really great friends that I would want to tell them thank you for their friendship and let them know how much they blessed my life.
This past Sunday, my husband introduced this thought of what would we do if we knew we only had one month to live. He passed out 3 X 5 cards and asked everyone to write what they would do. I will tell you the expanded version of what I wrote.
1. I would like to spend time with my family (bonus: at the beach) so I could enjoy the love and laughter and fun we always share. I would want time with my kids so I could tell them how awesome they are, how proud they make me feel because of their heart they each have for God, because of the love they share with one another, and because of the way I see them care for those around them. I love to see and hear my husband and kids laugh. (And when I say kids, I mean all of them - Holly, Lindsey, Mark, Michael, Joey, Caden - our kids whom I love and adore!!) I would let my parents, my sister, and my brothers know I cherish them and the times we have shared and I value the heritage and blessings.
2. I would spend more time in His Word, talking to God about His glory and about others instead of the "woe is me" speech I often speak. I may even go back and read my past journals so I can thank God for the things He has done for me. Included in my thankfulness is the life He gave me with Hank. I am so thankful for my wonderful husband. Hank is my best friend; he is the gentle, kind, sweet, crazy fun, protector, provider, Godly man - love of my life. Our life as a ministry team has been so joyful even in midst of tears. And I would want to make sure Hank knows how much he means to me and how much I realize he loves me.
3. I would want to try one more time to express to those I know that do not have a relationship with God just how important it is to connect and live life for Him. And I have many really great friends that I would want to tell them thank you for their friendship and let them know how much they blessed my life.
So now I think about my life. Period. How do I spend my time? I should spend less time worrying about what I may or may not do, get, be, see.....and more time loving God and loving people. A long time ago a friend told a bunch of us in a Bible study/life group that every morning before her feet hit the ground and often even before her eyes opened, she would pray a prayer asking God to use her with every phone call, every step she took, every word she spoke - that her day would completely glorify God. I would like my everyday all day to be that focused on glorifying Him.
If this subject interests you, you can go on the churches website and listen to Hanks sermons on this series. They will be posted each week and it start March 16. If you have thoughts and questions, we have phone numbers, FB, emails - all posted. Join us. You will be encouraged and challenged through the Word God. You may even want to send a link to a friend! Pray for us here at the Bayou George Christian Church and let us know how we can pray for you!
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Here for a reason,
Becky
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