Yesterday I was privileged to attend a Celebration of Life for the Pastor of our church. She passed away unexpectedly and our Church world was rocked, but the service that was coordinated by our church members and the staff of the funeral home was absolutely amazing. There was at least 650 people in attendance and the Ministers that spoke about her were simply amazing. To put it in the simple words of MY Pastor "It's going to be ok".
I was asked how the service was and I commented that I have never been to a more amazing celebration of life. It was amazing! She touched so many lives, so many people, and made such a big difference where ever she went. Now you have to understand. My Pastor was only about 5' 5", if that. But she was so much bigger in so many ways. She could fill up a room without even trying, her spirit was so big and her generosity was even bigger. Hospitality was her forte'. As with most women, we are comforters, lovers, and givers. Most of us have that "mom" thing. "Come in and make yourself at home". The first time you walk into my house, I will get what you need. I'll show you where things are, so that the next time you "come home" you can get it for yourself.
Man, life is to short to be worried all the time, to stay angry all the time. Do you know how much energy it takes out of a person to stay that mad? I know, I spent a lot of time being angry at this or that until I finally decided I was to tired to carry on anymore. I finally let it go. I finally sought the refuge in my Lord that I needed and was able to let it go and pray for the well being of that person or the situation. If I can't control it I lay the issue at the feet of my Lord. I can't handle it! But HE can. His shoulders are much more broader then mine, and I found out that I was much happier with my life. I was more content in the things I have and not wanting so much the things I don't need. Life is to short and we are taught that we are supposed to hear the cry of the needy and the call of the sick and distressed. Charity, hospitality and Love! These are the things we are supposed to concentrate on. Stop living above your means and start caring about others instead of yourself! Life is to short!
My Pastor was only in Ministry for 33 years. Do you realize, that is exactly how long Jesus was on this earth? 33 years from birth to his death. I'm already 49, so 33 years is really a short time. I'm living on borrowed time! 33 years. Life is to short my friends, life is to short.
