One Life!

I watched The Andy Griffith Show last night and smiled as I watched Ron Howard play his character, Opie Taylor. Opie is a grown man now and actually, he’s older than I am. It seems like little Opie grew up right before my eyes. Life is long, but at the same time, life is short. 

I think about my own life and it seems like yesterday I was Firstborn’s age. What happened to the years? They go by so fast and the older I get, the faster they fly. Unbelievable! I’m not as concerned about my life flying by as I am about my life being full. If it makes any sense, I want my life to be full of life. I want to grasp every waking moment and live my life with no regrets. I want my joy to be unspeakable and my peace to surpass all understanding. I want laughter to be my medicine. I want to take advantage of every opportunity. I want to learn to be comfortable outside of my comfort zone. I want to experience God on new levels and be aware of every breath I take. I don’t want to die with unwritten books in me, nor do I want to die with love I refused to share. Life! I only have one. The choices I make and the bad habits I refuse to break will eventually take a toll on my one life. My character and the company I keep will reveal many things about my one life. 

My life is a gift given to me by God…to live in abundance…a life full of life! My life should make a difference. My life should make an impact. My life should be lived on purpose. My life should be full of life! I have many days ahead of me, but I only have one life. What do you plan to do with your life? You only have one!

1 left a portion of peace:

lioneagle said...

Hi LaVender -

Thank you.

I love this zesty piece. Yes, it has gusto indeed! You stirred my juices, especially, when you mentioned living your life on purpose. Glory to GOD!

Note: Did you get the e-mail content below that I sent you?
I ask because I didn't receive a response from you after I answered your e-mail about purchasing from PHOTO FLOURISH. And I remember that you mentioned once that my
e-mail to you went to your junk area.

Here it is:

Hi LaVender -

Glad you liked the card. I had no idea that purple is your favorite color. Actually, twice, I considered sending you another card that I liked better, and twice our Lord told me to send you that one. Only GOD, huh, laVender?!

The sizes are different. On the site, it shows the sizes...

#G7 greeting card is the size that I sent you - approximately 4-1/2" x 7-1/8"

#N7 note card size is approximately 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

They both open...

Note: I'm confused on your name. Is it Lavender, LaVender or laVender?