I was watching a DVD this weekend, in which Dr. argues science with science. He basically argues why the evolution theory is, well… bullocks! All of what was said was very interesting but one thing in specific caught all of my attention. This could mean I don’t have a very good attention span, I’m having a midlife crisis, or it actually is a pertinent point; but that’s for you to decide.
He said that “all we have when we die is a dash between our dates”. We take nothing more with us and even what we make out of that dash is left behind. But unlikely to be forgotten. I personally have made the choice to give my dash to Jesus, in faith that He will use me for His glory. What will you use your dash for? Working toward saving the planet? Visiting and old age home every year? Visiting an orphanage? Whatever you choice I’m sure that’s nice. But the question we should ask ourselves is, is it enough? Is it enough just to pay an annual visit? Is there more I can do? Is there anything I can sacrifice for someone else every so often?
I look around and I see more pain and suffering than joy. I’m comforted in knowing I have a Saviour, who from the very start said nothing about smooth sailing. Who said I should rejoice in my suffering and I have been comforted by His Word. But there are many who do not have that privilege yet, or any privilege at all of knowing that someone cares. I’m not saying that all of our lives should be devoted to caring for others but I am saying that there is some space for a little selflessness.
Apart from that though, what will your little dash be filled with? When you sit down one day and ponder on how your life was spent, will you have regrets? That, I understand, is a difficult question, as we seldom do things that in that moment we think we will regret. But I suppose thinking of it may help us evaluate how we use this time up a little more carefully.
Here’s to a happy and fulfilled life.
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