So I am currently in love with a CD by musician Nate Sallie titled Ruined for Ordinary. The songs have an intimate meaning to me because his journey with God has been very similar to mine. One of the many great songs on the CD is titled "Heaven is Just a Breath Away." Even though the words are very powerful, just the chorus of the song got me thinking about life in general.
We take life for granted don't we? I'll do this tomorrow. I'll visit this person next week. The list of "I'll do..." could go on forever. But, literally, Heaven is just a breath away. At any moment. At any time. Our God could call us Home. Life is a mystery and we do not know the ending.
I have so many things I want to accomplish, but so little time (and at times, not much drive). I want to do big things with my faith by expanding the Kingdom of God. I want to be a principal of a school district that excels and turns kids lives around. I want to remodel certain parts of our house to fit our wants. I want to be the type of father that Kayley looks up to in all aspects of her life. I want to be the type of husband that loves unconditionally and intentionally. And SOOO much more. Notice what word shows up the most: WANT.
The reality is, it could end this next second. Scary? I wish it wasn't. I think a reason we fear death is because of those lingering thoughts of "I'll do..." and the fact that we never DO. Prioritize your life and your goals, because what if Heaven was just a breath away? Will you be ready?
Lyrics to "Heaven is Just a Breath Away."
Looks like I’ve got all the time in the world
I’ve got all my days insured
Heaven can wait while I am young and in love with
Myself, and the life I choose to live
Do you think that I could rent
A space in between this world outside
And the call on my life
When will I realize
You’ve got me focused in your sight
With a purpose that’s divine
For this time
HEAVEN’S JUST A BREATH AWAY
I CAN’T WASTE ANOTHER DAY
PRETENDING THAT TOMORROW’S A GUARANTEE
I’VE GOT TO FACE MY REALITY
HEAVEN’S JUST A BREATH AWAY
Falling into love with something more
Than a fling that’s gone before
I turn around and take a look
I’ve been took for
A ride, that ends up to be a lie
It started off as just a try
Now I want the real thing in my life that satisfies
I don’t want to miss a thing
I want all you’ve got for me
Wake me up with God-sized dreams
I can’t sleep
HEAVEN’S JUST A BREATH AWAY
I CAN’T WASTE ANOTHER DAY
PRETENDING THAT TOMORROW’S A GUARANTEE
I’VE GOT TO FACE MY REALITY
HEAVEN’S JUST A BREATH AWAY
When I step out of this scene
No regrets will be following
I’ve spent all there was of me
Cashing in on eternity
Until then I’ll follow you
There’s not a moment I can lose
Wake me up with God-sized dreams
I can’t sleep
HEAVEN’S JUST A BREATH AWAY
I CAN’T WASTE ANOTHER DAY
PRETENDING THAT TOMORROW’S A GUARANTEE
I’VE GOT TO FACE MY REALITY
HEAVEN’S JUST A BREATH AWAY
2 comments:
I feel this totally! When I hit my mid 30's a couple years *gasp* I had this overwhelming feeling of urgency to know His will. To live His will. To want to complete what He has asked of me. I have to work super hard at being disciplined and keeping things in priority. So this is a challenge. But I know God wants us to be constantly aware of each moment, making sure we are living fully to His glory. That's where I want to be.
Wow, you really got me thinking again Ryan!
Thanks. That's what I'm here for ;)
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