Memorial services have a funny was of reminding us what matters most. When you think about it, what is it that you want said at your memorial service? You see each and every day that we are given is a gift. Each and every day that we are given is an opportunity. An opportunity to bless others or curse them. An opportunity to extend forgiveness of hold onto a grudge. An opportunity to give someone a second chance or give up on a friend. Every day is an opportunity. Every decision that we make builds on another and creates the fabric of our life.
What do you want to be remembered for?
There was a story about a little boy who grew to be a man and wrote this poem about God…
He said when you die…
God won’t ask you what you did to help yourself. He will ask what you did to help others.
God won’t ask how many friends you had. He will ask how you were a friend to people.
God won’t ask what you did to protect your rights. He will ask what you did to protect the rights of others.
God won’t ask what neighborhood you lived in. He will ask what other neighborhoods you visited.
God won’t ask how many material possessions you had. He will ask whether those material possessions dictated your life.
God won’t ask how many fancy clothes you had in your closet. He will ask how many of those clothes you gave away to someone who needed them.
God won’t ask the square footage of your home. He will ask how many people you helped who didn’t have a house.
God won’t ask about the mistakes you made.He will ask about the content of your character and the condition of your heart.
Allow God to work on your character and change your heart....He REALLY can!!
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