I am blessed. Blessed to be alive. Blessed to have an amazing husband and children. Blessed to be approaching my sixtieth birthday. Yes, BLESSED. I used to say, "Think about the alternative" - which of course would mean death. But, these days, I finally realize that the other side of death is just another...you got it...BLESSING.
As a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, the only big concern I have about death these days is HOW I get through the door. That big unknown has got to trouble most of you, yes? Both my grandmothers died in their mid-sixties. At the time, I thought they'd lived a nice, long life. Today, I realize how young they really were. But, much more sadly I also know that it is highly unlikely that either trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation. In my opinion, that is the one thing in life worth worrying about - that someone you know or love - or even those you DON'T KNOW - would die without knowing Christ.
That's what's on my mind more often than in years past. How many people can I touch with the Good News. And remember good news implies there is BAD news - which there is! An eternity separated from God and all the people you love would be hell...and it is.
So, no matter your age - your next big birthday looming on the horizon - Go share the Good News - Jesus Christ not only died for our sins so we could be forgiven and reconcilled with God. He ROSE again so we can have new life both NOW and for eternity. That's the greatest hope ever and why no matter what happens to me, I can say:
I AM BLESSED!
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