1. You were hungry and I gave You food. You were thirsty and I gave You drink. You were a stranger and I welcomed You. You were naked and I clothed You. You were sick and I visited You. You were in prison and I came to You.
2. Could someone please check in for me on foursquare?
3. I fought the good fight (though beaten and bruised), I finished the race (though found in last place), now I will receive my reward for the victory that was won for me by Christ’s blood and God’s grace. <– You should totally steal that for a song.
I would thank God for ordering my steps. I left college and married the most awesome man ever. I would thank Him for allowing me to have not one, but two beautiful boys (that we never “planned”). And because I’ve been in the room with my father-in-law as he breathed in and out for the last time, I’d tell my family I love them and to make memories.
The while world is listening? Meh, no one important I guess, if only the whole world were listening, I might have something important to say…. but probably not.
I actually received such a message recently from a fellow (name changed to protect the family’s privacy) that our church was praying for:
Hello again, I have a message that Joe painstakingly typed out with his mom’s help over several days:
Dear Family and Friends,
This is Joe and this will be the last time you will hear from me. Well, let’s take a look at what ALS has done to my body. I cannot move my arms, legs, or head. I cannot move anything but I feel everything. I cannot use my communication device (with my eyes). Well, there is the real truth of what ALS does to your life. This is no way to live. I will not be with you but for a few more days. I want to sincerely thank you for your time, treasure, and talent. God has shown his glory to me through you. I cannot describe how much I appreciate all your help for my family.
(Joe also asked me to include his favorite quote from as far back as I’ve known him. It is from the letter found on a soldier who perished in the Battle of Cold Harbor, which follows below):
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do great things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing I asked for, but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
RAIN IT DOWN
“Everything you think matters so much? It doesn’t.”
I pray I see you soon…
“Did my life matter…did I settle?”
I am not afraid..I will be in the presence of my Savior! I pray that you see from my life that He is real and He loves you and died for you too!
Above everything else, love each other with all you’ve got. Nothing else matters. Just love.
“I hear the train a’comin’; it’s rollin’ round the bend”
Oh, sorry… Walk The Line flashback.
“Everything was beautiful. Nothing hurt.”
It’s a toss-up between…
1. You were hungry and I gave You food. You were thirsty and I gave You drink. You were a stranger and I welcomed You. You were naked and I clothed You. You were sick and I visited You. You were in prison and I came to You.
2. Could someone please check in for me on foursquare?
3. I fought the good fight (though beaten and bruised), I finished the race (though found in last place), now I will receive my reward for the victory that was won for me by Christ’s blood and God’s grace. <– You should totally steal that for a song.
“who got kicked off the bachelor?”
You don’t have to die to get a taste of heaven. Jesus is alive and here
Right now, I think I’d copy a friend of mine. She passed away just a couple of months ago, and asked the pastor to play this hymn at her service:
“Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, than to trust and obey.”
That seems to sum up my goal for my existence. No wonder we were friends.
Forgive Me..
I think I would sing “I’ll fly Away”
Stop wasting your time on things that don’t matter!
“Hey y’all watch this!”
Did I love enough?
Get busy living or get busy dying.
probably would just smile, from my heart smile
Seek Him, whatever, however it looks like for you seek Him……really
I watched my father in law say it best “I AM GOING HOME!!!”
Goodbye.
I would thank God for ordering my steps. I left college and married the most awesome man ever. I would thank Him for allowing me to have not one, but two beautiful boys (that we never “planned”). And because I’ve been in the room with my father-in-law as he breathed in and out for the last time, I’d tell my family I love them and to make memories.
At last, my love has come along…
“i left the oven on…”
I wish we could all just love each other more.
I only wish…. i had spent….. more time…. on Facebook.
The while world is listening? Meh, no one important I guess, if only the whole world were listening, I might have something important to say…. but probably not.
Trust and believe in Jesus, I do. He died for our sins and rose from the dead.
I love you honey.
I love you kids.
(That is all that matters.)
seek God. and be awesome to each other. and hide your husband too.
I’m ready. Bring it!
okay byeeeee!!
If it was this moment…I think I would say “Thank You Jesus.”
Not because I want to die, but rather…thank You for letting me live this beautiful life.
“You are standing on my oxygen tube”
or
“Love God. Love each other. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it”
Humorously, I’d say “So, long and thanks for all the fish.”
Seriously, “Only one life ’twill soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.”
i hope you had brought your towel!
“Well, that was fun!”
Honey I love you, Kids you mean the world to me, and i love you!
General population: Repent! For the King is coming soon!
Let Love Rule
“Solo deo gloria. Glory to God.”
Now that was an adventure!
This should be interesting.
I actually received such a message recently from a fellow (name changed to protect the family’s privacy) that our church was praying for:
Hello again, I have a message that Joe painstakingly typed out with his mom’s help over several days:
Dear Family and Friends,
This is Joe and this will be the last time you will hear from me. Well, let’s take a look at what ALS has done to my body. I cannot move my arms, legs, or head. I cannot move anything but I feel everything. I cannot use my communication device (with my eyes). Well, there is the real truth of what ALS does to your life. This is no way to live. I will not be with you but for a few more days. I want to sincerely thank you for your time, treasure, and talent. God has shown his glory to me through you. I cannot describe how much I appreciate all your help for my family.
(Joe also asked me to include his favorite quote from as far back as I’ve known him. It is from the letter found on a soldier who perished in the Battle of Cold Harbor, which follows below):
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do great things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing I asked for, but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.