A life with many journeys...

"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