Life Book

In reflection of unexpectedly, tragically losing my gramma.

If we had the "book of our life"
at our fingertips to read,
and we gained the knowledge
of what our future held,
we would live out our lives
according to what the last chapter
designates as "The End."
Think about that. Would we not?

As it is, we don't know what kind of chapters
or how many chapters our books will have.
Some books are quite lengthy
while others seem to be cut too short.
We don't know how our book will end.
Or do we?

We can add a couple things
to our books
that can make for an exceptional story.
We can add a chapter titled,
"Coming to Christ".
We can add the final chapter titled,
"No Longer Here, Heaven Is My New Home".

While we don't know
what the journey looks like
on our way to the end of the book,
getting to the last chapter
is a mystery to each one of us,
but everyone will come
to their life's end here on earth.
Some people's final chapter
may be shocking, intense, unexpected,
or simply eased into,
but we can trust the Lord
because he is already in that final chapter,
regardless of what it holds.
He is not taken by surprise
as He is the author of each of our books.
Somehow, someway, someday,
we will take our last breath on earth,
which is very much a part
of everyone's book.
Our last breath doesn't have to be the end
of our book though.
If we have placed our trust in Christ,
we know that there is more
beyond taking our final earthly breath.
After our last breath,
we will awaken,
step into glory,
and into the presence
of Jesus Christ in Heaven.
That, my friends, is the best "end"
to any book,
regardless of the chapters and events
that are included throughout.

Beyond these thoughts,
our lives should be lived
in such a way
that leaves us with no regrets
and leaves us no important "plans" undone.
Today, in this very minute,
is the time that we have.
We are not promised another moment
beyond this one that has been given.
Future plans may never be able to be fulfilled
as life can change ever so quickly
without warning.
Life on earth
is here one minute
and gone the next.
Don't count on tomorrow
being there to finish,
achieve, or plan for what you should say,
do, and attend to today.
Use your time wisely
and don't waste an opportunity
to hug and kiss the ones
whom you've been blessed with,
thank God
for the time that you have been given,
and praise the Lord
for the Savior that has been given
so that you can know
how your book ends
(or continues throughout eternity).

Reviews

[W R Stowe]

Life is very much a story book,some have drama,some are horror,some are love stories,ect...Very nice message but we always say if I had my life to live all over again,chances are we would make the same bad choices.Christ is indeed the only good choice though perhaps I will write about my conversions,yes plural because as the prodical son I would stray yet always came back this time I'm here to stay and enjoy my final chapter God bless and keep up the good work