You Are Dying

A fifty-one-year-old widow in Oklahoma City was diagnosed with a terminal illness and was told that she had just a year to live. She had saved up money during her life and decided that over her last year, she would spend as much as possible, to find a year of happiness.

The local news got wind of her desire and reported on the story. It wasn’t long before she began receiving communication from people around the country, suggesting how she should spend her money. Some said a new car, others a new home. But she already had a beautiful house and a new car. Others suggested she travel for the year, but she had traveled extensively throughout her lifetime, and that had not made her particularly happy. Some suggested that she blow her money on nightlife. “Live it up, party, and gamble it away–what have you got to lose?” She said that every time she gambled, she won, and she didn’t really enjoy it! According to this woman, none of the suggestions that she received were of any help.

How typical of the general population. What sets this woman apart from millions of Americans (and even Christian Americans) is her personal knowledge of soon-coming death.

But we are all dying. Most are trying to find happiness in places that will never pay off.

You can travel the world over, buy the houses and cars of your dreams, and do as you please, but you will not find lasting pleasure in any of those places. Fulfillment comes in fulfilling your purpose––knowing and living for your Creator.

“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.’” – John 6:35.

You’ve heard that money can’t buy happiness, and you know that old saying is true. But are you still trying to prove it wrong?

Live for Jesus––He is not only worthy, he's worthwhile.