A good life
Here is an excerpt from my journal that I re-read the other night and wanted to share, from September 17.
"I mean, really. What is a good life? By the standards of the Bible I will find why and what--by the example of Jesus. In the case of Jesus, it wasn't the job; it wasn't the place; it wasn't the number of miracles; it wasn't even the how that made it a good life. A good life will be one in which I can live anywhere, with however little material possessions, by myself or with others, helping people for the glory of God in the name of Jesus Christ.
A good life will be simple. Perhaps a husband to love and support, children to raise and love, parents to honor, a job to work to help others, friends to keep in touch with, and all to the service of God.
Be giving in the little things.
A smile.
A kind word.
A pause to listen.
A free coffee.
A bowl of favorite cereal.
A special dinner "just because."
A kiss to say I love you.
A quiet moment alone.
A pause to gaze at the stars.
A phone call to mom and dad.
A hand-written letter to brothers and friends.
Hiking the Grand Canyon with a best friend.
Sleeping outside.
A word of blessing.
Jumping into freezing water with crazy girl friends in the middle of the night.
Rolling in snow in your bathing suit.
Kneeling to worship the Lord.
Teaching a child.
Complimenting a 6th grader.
Encouraging a brother, father, husband or friend that he is a man of God, of honor.
Encouraging a sister, mother, or friend that she is beautiful, tender, and strong, like her Maker.
Looking in the mirror and SMILING.
A little dance in bra and underwear.
Moving away to be alone for a while.
A morning just laying in bed.
A trip to Alaska.
A newborn baby sucking your finger.
A brisk walk.
Watching the sunset while holding hands, or watching the sunrise.
Loving someone for their sake, not your own.
Serving at a food kitchen.
Baking cookies for your neighbors.
Befriending the widow.
A good, long, loud laugh at yourself or friends.
A good cry for what is gone and will never be again.
A flour fight in the kitchen.
Praying to remember LIFE.
A life that at least tries to obey and love the Lord.
I like this list. It helps me to do the small things, to just sit back, breathe in, and enjoy life. And to remember that I want to help make it enjoyable for others.
posted by Ash at 3:55 PM
1 Comments:
ahh...the simple things in life. that's what really drives us most of the time, i think. it's good to write those out, think those out, just really know what those little things are for you personally because then when the times are hard, if you read that list it will remind you to take pleasure in those little things again. i think they are greater blessings from the Lord than we even realize. i am glad that you are taking the time to remember what a good life is to you. :)
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