One evening before going to bed, I thought about death. What is it like to die; to close my eyes to wake again in a spiritual life having left my mortal body? Then, I wondered what I would do if I knew that I had just one week to live.
What would you do if you had just one week to live?
In a practical sense, you may check your life insurance policy or fix up the house one last time. You may communicate your finances to your spouse or children; and you may make your burial arrangements. You may fill your week hugging and kissing those you love; and you may call friends to say goodbye. Maybe there are apologies you have not made; and maybe there are sins in your life that you have not asked forgiveness.
Perhaps you have wanted to encourage a friend that is weak, but you have not found the time. Maybe you have someone in mind with whom to share but you have been too busy. And maybe you have put off training your children or encouraging your spouse, just not enough time.
Maybe you would go out and party! Throw a celebration and invite everyone to come and bring their favorite funny story about you. Eat, drink and be merry?
Would your priorities change if you knew that death was in seven days? Even if you had to work or go to school during the week, would your priorities change? Would assembling with the saints be a priority? Would you go to church on Sunday and to Bible studies?
Or, would you wait and let a loved one call the church after your death?
What about your mental state of mind? If you knew you were going to die in seven days, would you be happy or sad; rejoice or shed tears of sorrow; be confident or apprehensive?
Think about this: A person is ready to die when they know they has one week to live and yet... changes nothing.
What would you do if you knew you had only one week to live?
1 comment:
Well sort of been there a week and a half ago. Took pills to end it all. WOW Phil great timing! I don't know when I thought I was going to die I was at peace. but when I know help was coming that peace left me. Now I didn't have a week or knew how long I had.
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