December 31, 2013

I was thinking about looks, health and the overall self perception. They go hand in hand. My daughter and I were watching “Dirty Dancing” earlier this morning. We were discussing Patrick Swayze. Then discussion was on Farah Fawcett. We talked about how life can change at any minute for anyone.

A person can be on top of the hill one minute and then lose everything including their life the next. Our health, our genetics, the way we live, our possessions, or our social status have nothing to do with whether we live or die. There is something deeper to that equation that we do not think about because of the fear of the unknown. Regardless where you are, what you are doing, who you are with, health or any other earthly matter—life can end in a split second without notice or really any reason.

“Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, Peace and safety, destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.” (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6)

To be alert and awake, we have to be in tune with our souls, our very essence and our spirituality in accordance with God. Ask yourself, “Are you affairs in order?” or “Are You Spiritual affairs in order?” Do not fear the unknown because God is there and you will know him. Keep in prayer the husband of Anna Perez-Crugliano who has been in the VA hospital ICU for 6 weeks now with a severe bacterial infection showing little signs of improvement. Pray for each other. God bless you all and keep you safe.