Life Is Short

I had a reminder recently of the shortness of my own life. Call it a medical check up if you will, but the results pleased me nonetheless! I see why some have a more care-free attitude towards life, and some care WAY too much. I'm in the latter category a lot, meaning that I sometimes fuss over the trivial, and neglect what really matters. Here's several realities I'll never get away from, and that should drive me to think about my life radically different:

1. People can love me incredibly and hurt me deeply, yet I can respond in a way that will either weigh me or others down, or make my life and theirs a breath of fresh air.

2. Every breath is a gift from my Creator. That breath is either wasted or cashed in on accomplishing God's plan for this planet.

3. I'm here less for me and mostly for other people. Selfishness can drain my wallet, my time, and my worship.

31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:31-34

Better get busy dying to self, 'cause I see more and more there's a lot of me to die to, and so much in Christ to live for.