But this I say, brethren, the time is short. ~ I Corinthians 7:29
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. ~ Psalm 23:5-6
Pastor Lisa Bernheisel’s video link in the 2021 Christian Playbook post (HERE) was a valuable description of her cancer journey.
- “Running from death” begins transforming to “dancing with death.”
- Doesn’t that fit nicely with the imagery of the 5th and 6th verses of the 23rd Psalm?
One of the many legacies of Lisa’s life is CP inspiration based on that video. The result? Two new pages for the At the End section (HERE) in the Binder of a Lifetime.
In considering your life, how would you describe “Your Best, Last Day?” Reflecting on that provides a joyful reminder of the gratitude each of us can experience, while dancing with life (and death.)
PROSPECTIVE ACTIVITY:
- set a timer for 10-20 (or more!) minutes and spend that time thinking about the people you would want accompanying you on that Best Last Day, plus some of the activities. If you want some structure, the last two pages of the At the End document provide an approach for doing this [in viewable/printable form HERE**]
- Now consider: which of these activities could you do today?
- Why not live out selected elements of Your Best, Last Day now – and again, and again… – well in advance of that very last day? 🙂
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!
** and downloadable as a Word format document HERE by clicking the link “AT THE END_BoaL_Burial_Service_Best Last Day“]
P.S. Any successful sharing of the Four Things That Matter Most from the last CP post?
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, August 6, 2023:
- Genesis 32:22-31 and Psalm 17:1-7, 15
- Isaiah 55:1-5 and Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
- Romans 9:1-5
- Matthew 14:13-21
POTENTIAL ACTIONS – FOOD INSECURITY: This season will likely find increasing numbers of folks looking for food, presenting opportunities to
- share financial and/or food offerings with a local food pantry
- check with your faith community about upcoming opportunities to feed community members
- volunteer to help with a local mobile food pantry or community dinner
- find a Little Pantry in your area and help stock it with shelf-stable food items
- share financial gifts and/or volunteer time with organizations helping alleviate childhood hunger. One such organization in the Cincinnati area (a CP favorite) is Whole Again (HERE)
NOTE: for those in the Cinci region, some food organizations are listed HERE
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