Life!

We lost a member of our church family a few days ago.

Our dear sister was sick for a few months and we lost her to cancer last Wednesday, March 11th.

 

The longer I live, the longer I want to live.

Death was never part of God's plan, but an enemy introduced the ultimate cancer to the human race back in the Garden of Eden.

 

We were destined to live for eternity, and even if we cannot really fathom what living eternally looks like (especially since everything around us expires and dies), our very beings fight for life when something/someone threatens us.

 

Life is so precious. None of us have a say in our birth, but we (to some extent) can decide when we die. Some take their lives purposefully and accidentally, but most of humanity desires long life and there is an increasing obsession with regaining youth and vitality.

 

There are many things that are crippling us  and stealing our life forces daily. They may be social issues, health, emotional, mental and even spiritual possessions. Some of them may be self-induced and others may be forced against their wills by other humans. Oh my heart aches for the human condition, and how expendable some may view others. But even so, no human law, dictate or command can force people to regard life (or other lives) as precious; only The Life Giver can do that.

 

Today may be call life a gift. Let us all encourage someone else, lift someone who is down and show love and appreciation to all around; you never know if it may be the last time you see that loved one.

The Fragility of Life

"...In other news, the media/entertainment world has lost another soul.

Robin Williams, a decorated comedic actor took his life in an apparent suicide on August 11th at his home. His media representative told CNN news that he was battling severe depression."

I was a HUGE movie-goer back in my day, and Robin Williams was one of my favorite comedic actors to watch. I got a chance to see him in live action when I attended a LIVESTRONG gala where he and a few other celebs were present. He sat 3 tables before me and did a short impromptu segment during the event. His craft was impressive and you could tell he was blessed with the gift of spontaneous humor.

Gone are those days when I was star struck by actors, but I am truly saddened by his death.

Death was never part of God's plan. Many say that 'death is a part of life'. That is incorrect! Death is not a part of life and was never meant to be a part of our experience; it is the absence of life, and it is our enemy.

Jesus the Christ conquered death. He had power to lay down His life and to raise Himself up again (John 10:18). Death has NO POWER over Christ because HE is greater than death; and because He resurrected from the dead, we too can have that same victory in HIM, if we live in HIM!

I wasn't able to call Mr. Williams my friend. I didn't know him personally, but I always feel sorrow when I hear the lost of a life; any life. I always wonder if this person got to meet His Maker and make a decision for (or against) Christ. This life is just preparation for the next; are we preparing? or are we just existing?

James 4:14 says that life is even a vapor, which appears only for a little while and then it vanishes away. Oh friends, we only have a little time in the land of the living; let us no waste the few days that we have; let us seek The Father of Life and cling to Him even to our last breath.

Life's tough! But even with its painful and heavy burdens, don't lose heart, don't give up, PLEASE be encouraged, seek help and people you can confide in to help lift you up and support you. Depression and mental ailments are VERY real and these human conditions need lots of support, prayer and treatment. Cling to the One who promises to NEVER leave us, nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5)! Now that's good news!!!