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A life with many journeys...

8/24/2020

 
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"What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.  When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else.  So it will be with the resurrection of the dead.  The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable..."
~ I Corinthians 15: 36b, 37, 42
In my life I have spent hours sharing my faith while encouraging others to believe that death is a passage to new life as they live out their final days. I will admit, that while I try to remain positive during these conversations, in the back of my mind I wonder if I will be ready to make this journey myself?

What most of us don't realize is that our life isn't about one journey, but many.

When we are born we make a passage from life in the womb to life in the family. When we go to school we make a passage from life in the family to life in the larger community. When we get married we make a passage from a life with many options to a life committed to one person. When we retire we make a passage from a life of clearly defined work to a life asking for new creativity and wisdom.

Each of these passages is a death leading to new life. When we live these passages well, we are becoming more prepared for our final passage.

I am grateful to have been blessed by folks who have blessed me in their final journey.

Stay in God's grip!

G. Todd Williams (c) 2020
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5/21/2022 10:02:38 pm

This was lovely thanks for writing this


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    Rev. G. Todd Williams is the author of the book, "Remember Me When..." (Chalice Press, August 2021) and is a former hospice chaplain.

    He holds a Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and currently is serving Webster Presbyterian Church, Webster, Texas as their Interim Senior Minister.

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