Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Was it all worth it?

The world cried as they heard of your tragedy.
People felt personally connected to you
Because of your songs and moves.

The news said that for a few hours the world stopped
To join the memorial service for you
Because you were the "greatest entertainer the" world has ever seen.

Many praised you for your talent.
Your children spoke of you as a wonderful parent.
Your family and friends testified of your goodness and honesty.

In a way you have gained the world
Fame, glory, and wealth
You will always be remembered for your talent.

It made me think though...
Was it all worth it?
Did you find yourself in the process?

Your story seems to tell it...
Lost, confused, unable to sleep
Trying to find meaning?

I do wish that you have found it
What is real, true, noble and pure
What is it? God and His love.

That is the only purpose of our lives
To bring glory to God
And to point others to Him.

And so I ask again and again
Was it all worth it?
I am not sure it was, for you.

1 comment:

MelB said...

Yeh....I always felt sorry for him.

Lion Chaser Manifesto

Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Set God-sized goals. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past and start creating the future. Stop playing it safe and start taking risks. Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Enjoy the journey. Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can. Live like today is the first day and last day of your life. Don't let what's wrong with you keep you from worshiping what's right with God. Burn sinful bridges. Blaze new trails. Criticize by creating. Worry less about what people think and more about what God thinks. Don't try to be who you're not. Be yourself. Laugh at yourself. Quit holding out. Quit holding back. Quit running away.

Chase the lion.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson (www.evotional.com)