Forever

For your consideration…

Often we have had messages reminding us to live fully in the moment…be fully present. The only moment that is guaranteed is the one we are in.

Our message today says, YES. This is true but wants us to live that moment fully present keeping in mind that we will live forever. Be it physically or spiritually we will live forever. This moment, whether we think it is big or small, is a stepping stone in our forever.

Many of us HOPE that. Some of us believe it fully in the promise of perpetual life. Others are skeptical. Our message today says, “No matter. Fake it ’til you make it.” Live every moment with forever on our minds and hearts.

If you ever have forever in mind
I’ll be here and easy to find
If your heart isn’t ready to lay down with mine
If you ever have forever in mind

(from the Vince Gill song “If You Ever Have Forever on Your Mind)

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take…

-Affirm…“I am loved.”

-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Believe the perpetual promise of forever.

What made me smile yesterday…

-James arrived to join Conner and Alex…with us.

-Conner had a fussy night and Alex tells me, “He is out of control.” She could not understand my hysterical laughter. I bit my tongue but I thought, “Oh, Honey, you haven’t seen anything yet.”

-A good book series.

-Another beautiful October day. I do not ever remember an October this consistently beautiful.

-It is so wonderful to have someone here so I can run out for just a minute to get something.

-Catching up with Kathy.

Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris