Life never stops. Sometimes it pauses and slow downs, but it never stops.
My dryer broke. Caputz. 15 years old, and two capable men couldn't diagnose it.
If there's one thing I don't like, it's choosing a major appliance on the fly. There are so many things to consider about the appliance itself, never mind the limitations and potential of the laundry room space. Go ahead, accuse me of over thinking.
The roof vents need to be repaired. Which turns into replacing the roof because it's old and in need. Of course. House #4 and our number is up. Time to take one for the team.
One uncle is undergoing chemo for lymphoma, another uncle fell ill last week. He never recovered and the Lord called him home. This is where life hits you square in the eyes. Life does not last forever on earth. Heaven is reserved for those who know Jesus personally, "He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." (John 11:25-26)
Life doesn't stop.
Our children are going to attend their first funeral. We go for the living. We go to celebrate a life well lived, and to rejoice that he is completely healed in heaven. Some parents might disagree with our decision to take the kids, choosing instead to shelter them from the harshness of life. The reality of THIS life however, is that it ends. For every single one of us. The next life, is eternal. How we choose to spend that next life is a decision we must make now. Eternity with Jesus, or eternity without Him?
Neither child will be prepared, one can never be. The goal is to focus on death being defeated at the cross. Jesus died so that we may live forever WITH HIM. For those in Christ, death on earth is just the beginning.
It makes the dryer and the roof seems inconsequential when compared to eternity.
If you died today, would you know where you're spending eternity?
Do you want to know that you know?
Email me at nogreaterlove@optimum.net if you have questions, and I'd be happy to help.
