Two things inspired the thoughts behind this poem. The first was a radio promo, illustrating the Christian lifestyle as a baseball game; the punchline was, the only thing(s) that follow you “home” are people. The second was a statement during a sermon – “you never see U-hauls in a funeral procession.” Both are reminders that God’s purpose for us here is not to gather stuff, but to bring people and Jesus together.

“What really matters in Life” (#49)

There is one question that, at some point, enters every human being’s mind-
“When I pass away and leave this world, what reputation will I leave behind?”
We all wish to show in our lives what really matters in our hearts.
Because, after all, we cannot take our possessions with us to our graves in carts.
But what really matters in this world, beyond anything else-what makes a real mark on history?
Is it a great position of power, all the money we can earn, or does the answer lie with the things we cannot see?
That is where it really matters-what kind of life we live in the spiritual realm of life.
Some choose to live for Jesus and find everlasting life; others choose to reject Him and cut their hope for eternity as with a knife.
Decide today what in life really matters to you-the temporary values, or the eternal;
Please choose with caution-whatever choice you make, be sure that for what you live for, you will be held accountable.