LONGING FOR GOD’S PERSPECTIVE, DAY FOUR

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Monday, March 24th

(Here is another excerpt from my memoir * about my time with ovarian cancer that gave me a new perspective on life…)

I am grateful to be aware of the preciousness of life that comes from facing the possibility of death. My fears have ebbed with the passing years, gradually replaced by the peace found in gratitude for each day, the serenity that today is enough, the joy that each day is yet another bonus day, and the hope that these bonus days will continue on eternally.

Our earthly life will one day come to an end. I no longer consider this a threat, but a beautiful invitation. I once believed that I would not want to know that my death was coming, but facing death more closely has truly enriched my life. I have been given new perspectives and new priorities as I savor the moments and appreciate the people in my life.

Facing death prompted reconciliations, enabled many grateful affirmations, offered opportunities to say what needed to be said, inspired courage to take risks and explore new adventures. Those challenging months were instrumental in helping me to prioritize what matters most and to discern how I might best live this life in love.

Every night as I turn off the tulip light near our den, I thank God for one more bonus day.

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Thank you, God, for the joy and hope of our eternal perspective. May I fully embrace each new bonus day of our earthly life–as I gladly anticipate the life yet to come.

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* What Would You Have Me Know? Contemplation and Companionship in a Time of Cancer, available on Amazon.
(Photo by Karen)