The Finest Steps (4 of 4)
Series: Just Walk Across the Room
Jerry N. Watts
Luke 5:1-11
THE DASH - 1996 Linda Ellis
I read of a Reverend who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; The cars the house the cash.
What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So, when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say? About how you spent your dash?
It was in 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation, she has been witness to countless lives worrying far too much about things that were inconsequential and missing the important things. When you read her inspiration for this poem (which I have only shared in part), you see a person who wants to be the best person, live the finest life, and do the best job she could possibly do so, when death calls, she can answer with a clear conscience. She was inspired by many things, the rat race, Columbine, Her Father's death, and a letter from a dying friend.
I ask this question; what are you doing with your life? How are you spending your dash? Will you be proud of the things ''others'' say about how you spend your dash?
Whose standards are you living by? In this room many will say, ''I'm living by God's standards.''
The Word of God calls us to do certain things. First, received Jesus by faith. Then, Walk in the Spirit. Then, be ready to share our joy, our faith. This is the fourth message in this ser ...
Series: Just Walk Across the Room
Jerry N. Watts
Luke 5:1-11
THE DASH - 1996 Linda Ellis
I read of a Reverend who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; The cars the house the cash.
What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So, when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say? About how you spent your dash?
It was in 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation, she has been witness to countless lives worrying far too much about things that were inconsequential and missing the important things. When you read her inspiration for this poem (which I have only shared in part), you see a person who wants to be the best person, live the finest life, and do the best job she could possibly do so, when death calls, she can answer with a clear conscience. She was inspired by many things, the rat race, Columbine, Her Father's death, and a letter from a dying friend.
I ask this question; what are you doing with your life? How are you spending your dash? Will you be proud of the things ''others'' say about how you spend your dash?
Whose standards are you living by? In this room many will say, ''I'm living by God's standards.''
The Word of God calls us to do certain things. First, received Jesus by faith. Then, Walk in the Spirit. Then, be ready to share our joy, our faith. This is the fourth message in this ser ...
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