No one wants to mention it. It’s taboo to talk about it. You probably freaked out when you read my title.
Yes, I’m talking about death…not breathing…leaving this earth permanently.
I get it. No one wants to die or wants anyone they love to die. We’re selfish like that. It’s our human nature. It also doesn’t make me a depressed or miserable person for talking about it. Death is something we can’t avoid, we will all go through it. It’s inevitable. So let’s get comfortable with the topic!
Now, the question is:
Have you thought about when you will die?
If God gave you a choice, what age would you choose to die?
Will you have made a positive impact on the world?
Will you leave a legacy for future generations?
Of course, if given a choice many of us would say they would like to die at 110 years old (because it does happen) or 85 years old because that’s pretty average!
Ok, so I haven’t left on the World Race yet. I leave in 2 days! However, I’ve been preparing for this trip for 6 months now. I’ve been preparing my mind, body and spirit like no other (Let’s just say my running and bible reading game have been on fleek). Of course, there are many areas that need constant work but that’s for another blog entry.
Through this 6-month preparation, I’ve learned a lot about myself and what it means to be a missionary.
Missionary work is no easy task, y’all.
Missionary work is sacrificial work.
Missionary work means we will be facing opposition.
Missionary work means something bad can happen while we’re abroad.
So I’ve had to ask myself: Are you ready to die while doing God’s work?
OK, OK…I’m not saying I am going to purposely put myself in dangerous situations, of course not. I’m not saying that I will not use common sense and discernment while out on the field. I’m just saying things can happen, whether we are here in the states or abroad. Terrorist attacks happen in our very own country, police brutality and killings happen everyday, gang violence occur, etc.
So, yes, this trip has forced me to think about dying more than other events in my life.
And my answer is, yes I am ready!
Ideally, this would be the perfect time to die…don’t you think?
I left it all to do God’s work.
I will be doing free self-less work for those in need.
So, yes, this is the perfect time for me to die.
I will be able to say (or others for me) that I lived my last days serving the Kingdom of God. Spreading the Good News. Showing people God’s unfailing love.
So yes, if I die on the missionary field just remember that it was my time to go, that I lived my last days making God proud.
Because in all honesty, my ultimate goal is to make God proud.
Only Him. No one else. Just Him.
