Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain;
it offers escape from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27
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| Choose life...not death? |
After looking at the ten most prevalent
causes of death in the United States how do feel about death and dying? Death
is not “preventable” but taking care of ourselves could extend our lives,
momentarily offering us an escape from the snares of death. Thus we can care
for ourselves in ways that allow us to live longer...and more meaningful lives.
Living such lives could bring glory and honor to the Lord...if that is our
focus or our ambition or purpose in life. What is the point of life if there is
no meaningful purpose? Is your purpose in life to see how many ballgames you
can attend...or how many TV shows you can binge watch? Ha! Sometimes I feel like my friends are TV characters...and I am
so addicted that I can hardly wait to see what is happening in their life
today. Ugh! God doesn’t want us to be obsessed with TV shows. Am I creating a
“god” in my life by being obsessed with TV or ballgames? Will that be the death
of me...or part of my soul? Are you “afraid to die” or afraid to live a real
life?
Prayer
~ Lord, Thank You for Your encouraging words. The instruction of the wise is
like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death. Proverbs
13:14. I want to be wise…and I accept Your teachings and the wisdom Your words
provide.
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