I’ve never died before or been on hospice. I don’t know the protocols or expectations and I don’t feel like I am dying, so I guess I’ll just go about business as usual trying to shine for Jesus the best I can.
I fondly remember as I’d drop my littles at school, I’d holler after them, “don’t forget to shine for Jesus!”
Then we’d all share how God used us to bless others during after school snacks and again during dinner with dad.
I’m persuaded that there’s never a time, even on hospice that we shouldn’t make it our first order of business to be a blessing. And when others come with pity for the heavy cross we are bearing, our best response can be, “oh this!? It’s nothing compared to the cross my dear Savior bore for me!”
I must keep reminding myself and my fellow sufferers that our momentary light afflictions are our privilege to carry for they draw us closer His heart where all things are put back in their proper perspective.
Wouldn’t Satan be pleased if I made ALS about me and allowed fear and self-pity to drown my joy and trust? He knows self-focus will lead me to sin. Instead, I’m too stubborn for God’s glory to allow him a win. ALS will not distract me from my duties as a slave of Christ.
Thanks for listening as I preach this continually to myself lest I fall flat on my face and bring shame to my Master.
I’ll leave you with a giggle from Rick’s sermon long ago. Don’t let your pity party turn into a carnival cruise!
I hope the darling reminders in my shop are a blessing to you and yours as you too do everything in your power to shine for Jesus and let the world see the hope that is in you!
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