Win~Win

Recently I've heard alot of talk from friends about death. Most of us don't want to talk about what will happen when someone we loves dies. Some of us don't want to talk about us being six feet under the roots, like that is a bad thing?
I guess it would be a dark, dismal, scary, and frightening topic if you weren't prepared for death.  I would expect someone who has been told to get their house in order and make preparations to die might consider it a fence ride.

Recently, I had my best friend scheduled to go for a heart cauterization.  He was once told that there was nothing that could be done to correct his heart condition, He was also told that if something went wrong he had a good chance of dying.  Please understand that my friend had also been told by another doctor that the doctor performing the surgery is a risk taker.  This added to the possibility of death.
I have been around death before, but I never experienced it like I did the other day. I couldn't see past Friday. Saturday didn't have sunshine, no plan, no schedule, nothing. It was like a black abyss with no end in sight.  I've never experienced this type of "looking forward to tomorrow."
I thought about the scripture "So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble."  (AMP)
I couldn't worry about tomorrow much less see tomorrow. What if this is how the LORD anticipates us to live. I mean, he tells us he only promises today. If we look at only today and live in the now moment, we could probably see lots of blessings. We just might not have a lot of illnesses and sicknesses to go along with worry.
For myself, I'm back at trying to live one moment at a time. If I can concentrate on what God has blessed me with at this moment, I know I am a much joyful person.
What about you? Are you worried about what tomorrow brings? What if today is cut short are you ready to face the next life?
My friend, Sam, tells me it is a win win situation. He wins if he stays on this earth because he will live to tell someone about Jesus and he wins if he dies because he'll see Jesus face to face.  What will you face when your time of death comes? Do you know where you are going to go? People there is a real place called heaven and there is just as a real place called hell. There is no floating in the middle of the milky way. I hope you have made a choice, considering what would happen to you and will begin to ask questions. It's up to you, it's your choice. I hope to see you in heaven. The only way to heaven to meet God the Father is through his son Jesus. Whoever believes in Him shall not parish but have everlasting life. There is a mansion being built with many rooms, a street of gold to walk on, and praises to the One who died on a cross for you and me. So, yes, I can see where Sam says it's a win win situation. I'm riding on that fence. The fence of win win.
How about you?

~ Marjorie

I'm Sorry

Has there ever been a time in your life that you were sorry for what you did or didn't do?  I found there are many words for sorry such as regretful, shameful, disgraceful, heartbroken, and remorseful. I am sure there are many ways to say "I'm sorry." Sometimes, saying I am sorry or "I apologize" isn't enough is it?
Just to say "I'm sorry for __________" (you fill in the blank) doesn't appear to change the situation or emotion from the one person or thing you are apologizing  to or for.
I was such people pleaser that it didn't matter what I thought or did, if it didn't match up to others standards, I would apologize and do things "their" way.  Now, I've come to know that my reactions and responses towards other people is something that I need to pay more attention to. I didn't say I need to conform to their way of thinking, but I need to be more mindful of what they are going through before I speak.  I need to be quick to listen and slow to speak as it is written.
Did you know the Lord was sorry or regretful at one time. He sure was. It is written that the LORD
saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. So the LORD said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.

The Lord was regretful and then He did something about it. This is the creator of the Universe, who would have thought he would be "sorry" for creating mankind?  He didn't say he made a mistake and I'm sorry. God was regretting that the people he created was turning themselves away from Him and following the sins of the flesh.
Wait a minute.....
Isn't that what is happening today? WOW! The saying must be true "history repeats itself." The only thing is that the next time that the earth is destroyed it will be better for some and worst for most.
Some people may read this and say "yep He is a big God with a stick, ready to beat you over the head with it."
This isn't true and this isn't what I am saying.
I want you to recognize and take responsibility for your actions. No one makes you and me do the things we do or say what we say to others.  It is out of our own mouths and heart what others receive.
Once you and I recognize our part of the problem, we should repent from it. This is where we give a heartfelt apology to the one we have wronged.  Along with repenting we should renounce our partnering with the father of lies, Satan and get away from  his presence in our situation.  Then remove Satan from your presence, just as Jesus recognized Satan in Peter. Jesus told Satan to get behind Him. Then God said to replace Satan by being mindful of the things of God.  Once you disengage the lies of the devil and press into the words of God, believe these words, and you can rejoice in the benefit package that God offers you.
When someone comes to your door with a gift of flowers, money, or even a package, would you be quick to send the person away or would you accept the gift?
You see, God is that person at your door with a gift; a free gift. A gift of salvation.

I would love to talk more with you, so connect with me.

~ Marjorie