“He was of the Baptist faith.” I read this in an obituary today and have seen it in many over the years. One line defined what he held onto for eternity. (Not that there’s anything wrong with being Baptist—don’t get me wrong.) But, there was no reference to a passion they had for others or helping people or even being involved in a charity—much less a church. The obituary talked of things he collected and where he had lived. It got me to thinking…what would my obituary look like? I imagine what I would like it to look like. I would want to be referenced as:
A wonderful loving wife
A great mom--always there for her kids
Passionate about helping others
Actively involved in changing the lives of others
A caring friend
A blessing to others
But, most of all…my heart belonged to Jesus. In my heart, in my very soul, I am passionate about seeing others’ lives change and their eyes opened. I want others to know this unexplainable joy that now lives in me. Life is not just waiting for the next thing to come along that may change our lives for the better and make us happy. There is happiness TODAY…on the journey. Right here, right now. Jesus meets us WHERE WE ARE and that in itself is incredible!
I heard someone say a couple of weeks ago, “Don’t have goals, have passion.” Right now I’m searching for what God wants me to do and how I fit into His bigger plan. He’s slowly revealing that to me. What are the things in my life that make me really happy? Worshiping Him, seeing life change for others around me, talking with other believers about what God is doing in their life, seeing and experiencing answered prayer, seeing our church expand—these are my passions.
What are yours?
Make a list.
What would you want your obituary to say?
Live like it will be written tomorrow.
