As I get older and more friends and loved ones die, thoughts of death and how short life is are often in my mind. I realize how little time I really have left. I am now 76 and my older brother died at 77. Gulp! I have kind of weird thoughts like I hope a few people will come to my funeral! (You will, right?)Seriously, I am counting on the Lord's mercy because I know much is lacking in my efforts toward sainthood (you know what I mean?)Too long of a comment but know I consider you a friend and hold you and your family in my heart and prayers.
“A perpetual invitation. Will I accept it? I’m trying. Rather, I’m asking Jesus to do it for me.“
A perpetual invitation, I know it’s there. I push it to the side often. Procrastinate getting prepared, allow the inconsequential to permeate instead.
With so much to do, I don’t have time to “deal” with that invite.
Not that I don’t believe, but do I?
I need to try harder, let Jesus in more. Push aside the inconsequential towards the eternal and see him in the everyday moments instead of looking through them.
As I get older and more friends and loved ones die, thoughts of death and how short life is are often in my mind. I realize how little time I really have left. I am now 76 and my older brother died at 77. Gulp! I have kind of weird thoughts like I hope a few people will come to my funeral! (You will, right?)Seriously, I am counting on the Lord's mercy because I know much is lacking in my efforts toward sainthood (you know what I mean?)Too long of a comment but know I consider you a friend and hold you and your family in my heart and prayers.
Such a beautiful reflection on life, death, and love. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this beautiful writing.
“A perpetual invitation. Will I accept it? I’m trying. Rather, I’m asking Jesus to do it for me.“
A perpetual invitation, I know it’s there. I push it to the side often. Procrastinate getting prepared, allow the inconsequential to permeate instead.
With so much to do, I don’t have time to “deal” with that invite.
Not that I don’t believe, but do I?
I need to try harder, let Jesus in more. Push aside the inconsequential towards the eternal and see him in the everyday moments instead of looking through them.