How Precious A Life Is

[Hidden In Him]

I was watching a documentary this evening on the death of Phil Hartman, a popular comedian and TV star back in the 1990s who was shot to death by his wife, who then committed suicide because along with being mentally unbalanced she had just snorted cocaine, had been on psych drugs and was drinking. Hartman was not Christian and I understand that, but he brought a lot of laughter to a lot of people's lives, so it was a shock to the nation.

Have you ever thought about what the world would be without you? I don't mean just the person you are now, but the person you may become, and all the Lord could make you. I almost suicided when I was younger. I had given my life to Christ, but then I got my heart broken and thought maybe I should just end it all. It would have been easy because I was standing on the precipice, and in a few moments I would have been gone.

But that was 40 years ago. I gave my life more fully to Christ instead and never looked back. But when I watch stories like this, I think back to just what a terrible waste of a life it might have been. I feel like my life has value to the Lord and to others today, and all that would have been thrown away in a foolish instant.

Ever thought about what the world would be without you?

Take a moment to reflect on how precious a life can be. Your life.

Blessings in Christ,
Hidden In Him

How Did Phil Hartman Die?

When comedian Phil Hartman was murdered inside their Los Angeles home by his wife Brynn on May 28, 1998, America was shocked — but his friends had noticed the warning signals for years.

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[for_his_glory]

I too was considering suicide back in 1997 as what I was dealing with emotionally brought me to a very dark place in my life. I was a Christian back then, but I found I never had that close relationship with Jesus like I do now. It wasn't until I bowed my knees before Jesus pouring my heart out to Him and giving Him time to speak to me that my whole world would change that day. I surrendered all of me that day and God created a new heart in me and gave me a new Spiritual outlook on my life. I'm not perfect, but yet now I know I am Christ own and following His plan for my life as I reach out to others with the word of God and His salvation through Christ Jesus.

This is a little poem I wrote many years ago and I pray it helps others who are in a dark place in their life.

I'm a lonely sojourner in a land that use to be, but is no more to me.

I am fearful of my predators, but protected by my Lord.

Shall I speak with words of kindness to the faces I never see or walk in tolerance of the ignorance of those who be.

I know who I am and that's all I need as the rest of this world in ignorance will be.

When the sun gives up it's light and the days grow dark then my Savior will rescue this sojourning Lark.

 

[Hidden In Him]

This is a little poem I wrote many years ago and I pray it helps others who are in a dark place in their life.

I'm a lonely sojourner in a land that use to be, but is no more to me.

I am fearful of my predators, but protected by my Lord.

Shall I speak with words of kindness to the faces I never see or walk in tolerance of the ignorance of those who be.

I know who I am and that's all I need as the rest of this world in ignorance will be.

When the sun gives up it's light and the days grow dark then my Savior will rescue this sojourning Lark.

Thank you so much for sharing, sister. I think there comes a time when all of us have to face a decision like this, and have to decide if we will be His even if we face life alone. We don't stay alone forever if we make the right choice. The sad part is for those who make the wrong choice, because there is no fellowship in the next life for those who fall into the hands of the enemy. There's no love there, and no peace. No one to give you the love you always wanted.

I was thinking yesterday about that, and how it is not God who wants anyone going there. It is the enemy who is always setting traps, and He warns us repeatedly not to fall for them. But many do, thinking it's the only way out, when it isn't actually the way out. It's the worst trap of all. But happiness and joy is ours in the Holy Spirit and in fellowship with one another when we make the right choice, and we will get to spend eternity together in love, joy and peace as well.

So glad I made the smarter move.