The Spirit Of Life

     I can remember a small memory as a child.  Sometimes we would go to visit a relative and her family who lived a distance from us.  They had a large home.  As you entered, there was a huge beautiful old grandfather clock sitting in the hallway.

     It had a large, hand-carved, oak cabinet and fine beveled glass.  I was fascinated to sit at its base and watch the golden pendulum move as the hands traveled the minutes away.

     Every half hour and hour it played a different, bold elegant tune.  But, think about that whole concept now in the mind set of an adult.  It can be a type of awakening. Minutes are just melting away.

     My Grandmother had a saying..'every time you see another sunrise, thank God for another gift'.

     So, how can you define time and life - precious and fragile.  Life is a beautiful gift bestowed by God.  It is a complex journey with a definitive plan and purpose, meant to be piloted by him.

     Three things should occur:  we must accept him as pilot, be the best passengers that we can be, and realize the value of it all.  But, as journeymen, we don't take the time to do that.

     Have you ever heard that saying:  'you're your own worst enemy'?  Well, it's true in many cases.  We try to be our own pilot on the journey, even though we don't have a map.

     We take too many thing to heart that aren't really worth troubling over.  It then becomes a heavy burden that takes away precious joy and melts time.

     So, what can we do to become efficient journeymen and have the true spirit of life?  What is the true spirit of life?  Well, first, we must invite God to be the one and only pilot and give him total power.

     Second, we must stop and appreciate the gifts that we are given and live a joyful life to the fullest, knowing God is in control.  What is the spirit of life?  It is the simple, unlimited joy that fills the heart and total being and never ends.

     It allows the journeyman to live every moment with zest and to the fullest.  How do you get and retain this awesome spirit?  Let go of your burdens, take a breathe of fresh air, and look to your pilot always for directions.

     Please consider this other awesome point.  Once this journey is over, you can begin another amazing journey with your pilot that will last forever.  So, instead of being an enemy to yourself, be a friend, and a good one.  Take meaningful footsteps.  Count every blessing.  Be appreciative of the beautiful gifts given to you and value them always.  **************************

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