What Matters Most

This probably changes from day to day, and for me, some days minute by minute. What really matters most? When we are in the midst of life it may be trivial or selfish things, an iPod, Wii, Audi, Boat, vacation. Whatever it is, it is likely just that, "IT". Oh I know we all have periods of better judgement but when we get comfortable we lose our focus and get sidetracked by noise, sparkles and gizmo's.

Remember toys, you had to have the toy. You would do anything for the toy. Work, promise, beg, cry, tantrum. All you knew is you gotta have it, no matter what the sacrifice. My favorite example of this still modern day scenario is found in the classic movie The Christmas Story. That boy wanted, needed, had to have it, a Red Rider BB gun. Even if it meant he would shoot his eye out! Now the difference between him and me is a few years in age, we don't need to discuss how many, just know that there are a few! years difference. Aging should bring maturity, better judgement, ability to reason and choose the better road. Hmmmm, but then I think maybe not so much from what I see around. Older people just change the presentation of the tantrum, but they still have one in some form or another.

Today we were faced with news that provoked re-evaluation of what matters most. And it brings about that million dollar question, when you have only a limited number of days, what will you do? Will IT still matter? How will you act? Think? What business will you need to address? Decisions to be made? How long will your list be? Will you have time to do or say all the things you need to? Who will do what is left? Caused me to think on a grander scale.

Since we are born with a limited life span, i.e. we all only live so long, wouldn't it be great to start this process much earlier? To weigh every option, decision, conversation, action with the knowledge that it could be over tomorrow? Seems a little morbid and yet how wonderful to think that no matter when your number is called or your clock runs out, you have done well by others. You have done what matters most! I can just see dying, taking a deep sigh and wearing a smile of peaceful satisfaction because I know what I have done and I know where I am going. Ahhhhh!

So take a moment to make a list, evaluate what is important. Get your cards and letters in the mail, call someone just because, toss out the junk, enjoy a senseless afternoon with family or friends, take the day off, don't waste another minute. Then whether it is to bed each night or going before the throne you will be ready!

Psalm 90 Put this on the top of the list, read it soon!