Memorial Day Thoughts…..

Yesterday in church my pastier gave a history of Memorial Day.  It started shortly after the Civil War as Decoration Day when families remembered those lost in the Civil War.  He then went on to talk about calling the roll of believers and Paul’s remembering those close to Him.  The last thing that happened was a service where family members were allowed to come to the alter and light a candle for those that have passed on.  As we went down to light a candle a beautiful song played and pictures of church members that have gone to be with the Lord showed on our screens above the pulpit.  It was bitter sweet for me, as I’ve known many of those kind faces for over three decades, and a few died while I was traveling, and I didn’t even know they were gone!

That was upsetting for me, not for them, they are the lucky ones, at eternal rest with our Heavenly Father.  But their earthly lives are over and all that goes with it here on earth.  It made me think a lot about those that are passed from my life, and how much I owe them for the love and wisdom they bestowed on me.  It also made me realize that while I have no fear of death, I want to make the most of the time I have left here!  So, how to do that?

1.  Start every day asking Him how I can serve Him,, Honor Him, and share His love.

2.  Reminding myself,  everyday, that it is not what I take that matters on this earth, it’s what I leave.

3.  Conduct my self  with my family and friends so that they will know how much I love them, and how much He loves them.

4.  Enjoy the riches God has provided in this life!  (Family, friends, this wonderful earth to explore and photograph!)

To those ends, I love to run workshops, and be in-the-field with you guys, so here are the last two listings for 2013!

Blessings,

the pilgrim

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