June 25, 2009

Appointment

Today, I was soberly reminded of my mortality.

The king of pop culture, Michael Jackson, dead at the age of 50. image

Jackson’s lifetime record sales tally is believed to be about $750 million, which, added to the 13 Grammy Awards he has received, makes him one of the most successful entertainers of all time.

He was known to be the first to do the "moonwalk".

Sex symbol Farrah Fawcett, dead at the age of 62.

To many, Fawcett will always be best known for her red-swimsuited image on the pinup poster, which sold a reputed 12 million copies after its release in 1976.

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James says, "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (4:14)

Sobbering, isn't it ?

What will you be remembered for?

What are you leveraging in your life for God and His Kingdom?

Will it be remember just for a life time or for eternity?

Remember, you get to choose.

Only One Life

Two little lines I heard one day,Traveling along life's busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in 'that day' my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat;

Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice.

Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God's holy will to cleave;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;

Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;

When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;

Faithful and true what e'er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;

Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;

Only one life, "twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say,"Thy will be done";
And when at last I'll hear the call, I know I'll say "twas worth it all";
Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last. -Author Unknown

"It is appointed once to die and then the judgment" Hebrews 9:27