"How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life
is like the morning fog - it's here a little while, and then it's gone."
James 4:14 NLT
Now that I'm older, the thought of dying has come into focus more than in the past...
is like the morning fog - it's here a little while, and then it's gone."
James 4:14 NLT
Now that I'm older, the thought of dying has come into focus more than in the past...
Years ago, I would occasionally think about the subject. Almost everyone does at times. But as I am now getting closer to the end, the thought of passing away is coming to mind more often (see One Heart Beat Away). However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Nor is it a gloomy, morbid thought. It's actually quite exciting.
As a man who has placed his faith in Jesus, and who believes he is going to spend eternity in heaven when he dies, leaving this earth is something to look forward to. It's not something to dread. For me, thanks to the Lord, death has lost its "sting." It's no longer something to fear.
Not that I'm in a rush to die, I'm not. In fact, I believe I have a lot of work yet to do. There are still people to help and encourage, who need a reason to live as well as something to believe in. And if I could inspire them to seek a relationship with their Creator, then it's worth staying around a while longer.
Nevertheless, although I feel I'm in reasonably good health for seventy-two, aside from the aches and pains due to aging bones and arthritis, I've got nothing to complain about. God has been good to me.
Furthermore, I have met so many wonderful people since first coming to prison. I've made friends from all walks of life, both on the inside and outside. While to add to this, many of these individuals have since passed away. They've gone home to be with Jesus. In fact, as of right now, I probably have more friends in heaven than I do on earth.
All said, I want to use my remaining time well. I know the finish line is fast approaching, and I accept it. And who knows, I may not even have to die. Maybe I will be alive when the "Rapture" occurs. In the blink of an eye, I could be gone. "Heaven, here I come!"
D.B.
As a man who has placed his faith in Jesus, and who believes he is going to spend eternity in heaven when he dies, leaving this earth is something to look forward to. It's not something to dread. For me, thanks to the Lord, death has lost its "sting." It's no longer something to fear.
Not that I'm in a rush to die, I'm not. In fact, I believe I have a lot of work yet to do. There are still people to help and encourage, who need a reason to live as well as something to believe in. And if I could inspire them to seek a relationship with their Creator, then it's worth staying around a while longer.
Nevertheless, although I feel I'm in reasonably good health for seventy-two, aside from the aches and pains due to aging bones and arthritis, I've got nothing to complain about. God has been good to me.
Furthermore, I have met so many wonderful people since first coming to prison. I've made friends from all walks of life, both on the inside and outside. While to add to this, many of these individuals have since passed away. They've gone home to be with Jesus. In fact, as of right now, I probably have more friends in heaven than I do on earth.
All said, I want to use my remaining time well. I know the finish line is fast approaching, and I accept it. And who knows, I may not even have to die. Maybe I will be alive when the "Rapture" occurs. In the blink of an eye, I could be gone. "Heaven, here I come!"
D.B.