Actually, having my epitaph now gives me a clear mission toward which I can align my life. Articulating it publicly invites those I trust and value to hold me accountable.
He reflected our loving Savior.For ages, children in church have sung, "Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so." While it's true, I've been blessed to now grasp his love in deeper and broader ways -- intellectually, emotionally, and Spiritually. My life's greatest accomplishment would be to share that love with anyone with whom I come in contact.
But let me be clear. While I want to love all of humanity, it doesn't comes easily or naturally to me. Rather, what's natural is to be impatient and judgmental. Only when I realize and remember that love for, from and through Jesus can true love for my neighbors manifest itself.
So there you have it.
- Hon, it's $50/letter so we'd better start saving now.
- Brothers and sisters of the faith, hold me to it.
- Father, mold, chisel, and fire away. I pray that I will be transformed for your glory. Amen.
Ok, my brother you have done it again. This is something that I try to keep on the forefront of my mind. In those times when I am feeling tired, selfish, or unconcerned, I am reminded by the Holy Spirit of how I would like to be remembered. So... Here is mine.
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Loved and served Jesus by loving and serving people
I think that Gene may have to take out a loan! ;-)
What a wonderful privilege we have to serve Him. You've got my mind going for another blog post. :)
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