Living Life
I am not interested in a timid life. I do not want to die with more left to give because I was afraid of trying, of getting hurt, of losing. I want every moment spent on life and living, not fear. I would rather fail in great ways than not try at all. I would rather be laughed at for trying than to sit on the sidelines wishing for the courage to try.
I want to know the pain of a broken heart because that will mean that I loved much and loved deeply. I do not want to be afraid of love just because it hurts when it is lost. I want to love so deeply that it feels like a truck has been dropped on my chest. Because that kind of sorrow is only found in the deepest, most intimate of relationships. If avoiding sorrow would cheat me of that kind of love, I will not do it.
When I die I want to know that there was nothing held back, nothing left to give, and no reserve. I want to be totally spent in living my life to the fullest capacity God has given me, and when I see Jesus, he will say, “You look tired. Well done!”
May 12th, 2008 at 4:38 am
Dave,
Great commentary on life and love. I still owe you dinner.
Rob Pence
248-830-1356
May 26th, 2008 at 12:14 am
LIVING LIFE… Good thoughts Pastor Dave. Living an assertive life (sometimes referred to as PUSHY) ,loving, encouraging,uplifting each and everyone that comes within spitting distance ( five foot rule) gives hope to those that never had self worth or has had it beaten out of them . Be the one that steps forward first,be a good finder in everyone ,there is something no matter how difficult it may seem at times but the look in their eyes is your reward.Thats instant gratification and it doesn’t even hurt. The fear of not doing so is the fear of failing like you say but is required,just fail forward.Loving is Life.who knows it might even catch on. DOn S.