March 2, 2012
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My Legacy
I am continually getting busier busier, and I am having less time to sit and write a blog. I wanted to write something really quick in the limited amount of time I have.
My wife is scared of me dying. It’s probably some phase that I should probably take more seriously, but what I do is simply tell her that that’s not part of the plan for right now. Nevertheless, lately, this idea has made me think about my mortality. I don’t really fear death, but what I fear is not accomplishing the things I want to accomplish while I’m here.
Since I don’t make it a habit to sit and think about the things I want to do (shame on me), I only have two major items on my bucket list. First is, I want to travel to Paris, not to go to the Louver or the Eiffel Tower… but to see Jim Morrison’s (Lead singer of The Doors) grave site. Secondly, but most importantly, I want to make an impact on people. Nothing out of the ordinary… everyone wants to be important… However, my goal in life is to earn a headstone that says, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Of course, I don’t want to make that decision. It is the King who says this, and it is through the Church that God speaks. So, the church would need to recognize my good works (if any) and pretty much permit this idea.
Right now, I’m a shy guy. I am too afraid to come out of my shell, which I really need to do. But I believe that one day, I will earn that headstone.
First, I need to mature and step out in faith. Maybe I could be the next John Wesley… That would be nice, though I should strive for high expectations while humbling myself. That is what John Wesley would do. I’m sure that is what Jesus would have me do as well.
Well, I guess I have a lot of work to do.
Shalom to you all.
Comments (3)
I wonder how come your wife has gotten herself into that morbidity groove lately, did you have a health thing or something?
@NewDog2 - No. She just thinks about it at times. She cares about me and is afraid of losing me.
Even if you weren’t shy, getting out of your shell is difficult. I’d suggest simply asking God to lead you out of that shell. He knows how he created you to be, and when He works I find it a very organic thing.