Don’t Be Afraid of your Future

My mom worked in the hospital. There was a woman named Katie Burton that she used to visit. Katie was in Springdale hospital for an extended period of time while waiting to get in the home in Baie Verte, I believe. I had the privilege of meeting this fine woman.

I had such a laugh while visiting Katie. I loved to tease her. She had such a wonderful sense of humor. I always said to myself that if I lived to be as old as her, I would love to have her attitude! She ended up living to be over 100 years old.

One of the hymns that Katie liked was called Good Night and Good Morning. Here’s an excerpt:

Good morning up there where Christ is the Light,
Good morning up there where cometh no night;
When we step from this earth to God’s Heaven so fair,
We’ll say “good night” here but “good morning” up there.

When fadeth the day and dark shadows draw nigh,
With Christ close at hand, it is not death to die;
He’ll wipe every tear, roll away every care;
We’ll say “good night” here, but “good morning” up there.

I have to constantly remind myself that this life is only temporary… like a mist or vapor… it’s so short. This world is not my home. We, as Christians, have nothing to fear. We’ll say goodnight to this world and wake up in a world of eternal bliss with Jesus! What a glorious hope we have!

Don’t be afraid of your future!

God bless you today.

Reflection

What encourages you most about the hope of being with Jesus? How can that hope shape the way you live today?

Prayer

Jesus, thank You for the hope of eternal life with You. When I feel afraid of the future, help me to trust Your love and promises. Teach me to value the time You have given me and to share Your love with those around me. Amen.