I don’t forward many emails. I don’t read many forwarded emails either. Much of it is “old junk” or “critical junk” or just plain “waste of time junk.” But recently one of the members of the church I pastor (his name is Alan) forwarded me a blog post that was just plain…well, how can I say this…good and inspirational. I would like to ask you to read it, but pay particular attention to the last two paragraphs.
Several things you can do.
Follow Josh’s links on the right and you can see a bit more about him.
Scroll down several posts on Josh’s site or go here and see if the one doesn’t bring to mind something marvelous.
The best thing we can all learn and do is to ask ourselves the question he ponders in the second post: will I die well? I know this has been asked over and over- here as well as other blogs-but it deserves, no needs, to be asked again: how do you plan to die? What are you/I doing to prepare for eternity? What if I knew that today would be my last day? Worth pondering and answering.
Nothing profound from me today (is there ever? 
) Just a probing post written by someone who is already enjoying the Father’s presence. What do you think? How will you are you answering the question?
One housecleaning item: several folks over the past couple of days have emailed me that my posts are appearing in their inbox but not posting. I know of some where I have posted, but later they are not showing up. (Jon, if you read this, your “question” post is one). I am sorry for whatever is happening. Please let me know if that is happening on your blog.
Oh, Bill. I read it to the end. And I didn’t expect that at all. May we all be so blessed.
I agree Glynn.
Wow, that is some good stuff. The quote is worth remembering.
As I said to you in email, your comments are in the “inbox” but not showing up on the blog. This has been for the past week. But today, another friend posted twice on my blog. One showed up on the blog, the other only in the inbox. Don’t know what is going on or even how to begin debugging. Darn it Jim, I’m a Dr. not a physician!
The quote is a good one Daniel. As for the blog: I have had trouble at one or two others also. I am wondering if it is something with Blogger itself. If it continues you have my permission to copy and paste.
I think it’s blogger. I’m having some comments go to my spam box and I don’t know why.
Thanks TC. Makes me feel better.
what an amazing testimony from this young man. His writing definitely shows a wisdom beyond his 19 years. And this post: http://www.joshyeddy.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-surrender-precious-dream.html#comment-form
Yep, this is exactly what I needed to read. I think that will be something I print out and put in my Bible- the last paragraph (too long to put in my comment)
I think he was an amazing 19 year old. I have several of his blog posts and will have to see if that is one of them. Glad it was what you needed.
Love you much.
Hi Bill,
I checked out the link you made in this post to Josh’s blogsite. I also took a look at some of the other blogsites that Josh links to on his site that he says will be a blessing to read.
It seems that Josh died when he was nineteen years old. It is very encouraging to know that there are such devoted young people still around in our respective countries of Canada and USA. They’re gaining the victory over our worldly culture. Praise God!!
God always has a people. There is such a relief in knowing this. Elijah thought that he was all alone with God in the time of King Ahaz and Jezebel yet God said that he still had thousands of people in that nation who had not bowed their knee to Baal.
How do I plan to die? Serving God and loving God all the days of my life. Serving and loving those whom God puts into my life and path.
One of Josh’s friends says that Josh didn’t always live the way he thought he should be living in the small things of life, like playing legos for 10 minutes with his sister. But Josh’s blogsite and his insight is very encouraging. He has left a legacy at 19 years of age. Reading his blogsite and his posts encourages us to pick up the baton and carry on from Josh.
For the Glory of God. I love what Josh says about being proud to carry the Name and image of God. That is amazing.
Glad you checked them out Linda. I think Josh was an amazing 19 year old with wisdom and insight beyond his years. You nailed it in your last paragraph.
Amazing insight…thanks for sharing his site.
As for my last day…I hope I would spend it like I do everyday…loving my God to the best of my human frame.
Bless ya bro’
Glad it was passed on to me to share jay. Your last day appears to be like mine.
Thanks.
Those are pressing thoughts… It is easier to be the hero in a moment than it is to be one daily… for a lifetime. I think God gives us an opportunity to be heros across our lives, not for us, but for His glory. May we find the strength to be one of our Father’s chosen heros…
For His glory…absolutely Floyd. I want to be one of those heroes.
You’re so right. This needs to be asked over and over and be at the forefront of our minds. It has the potential to change perspective, priorities, habits, and more. It’s not about morbidly obsessing over death, but finding truth in the Father so that we truly live. Thanks Bill.
Operative word: potential to change. what a good way to put it Jason. Thanks.
I think it’s easy for us to think that we can “play around” through much of our life and then kick into gear in our waning years. But we’re not promised another day. It’s certainly a convicting thing to consider – am I living in a way that I won’t be ashamed of if this were my last day?
We/i have played around some and now am scrambling to make sense of some things. if only….
Wow. Those blogs are deeply touching. Amazing young man. His blogs live on & are touching lives….I love how he defined joy. Your post makes me stop & think.
Blogs live on. Life lives on. Well put jan.
WOW! That is an awesome blog with so much wisdom and truth from a youth!
I think Ed God just gives some young people an extra measure of wisdom. Maybe for such a time as this…
Good post – tough to read but good post.
I’ve had alot of Assumption of Sacrificial Responsibility lately but I have to admit the Joyful part has been missing.
Glad for Josh’s post and it has given me something to think about. I’m sure he is missed.
I have to admit that sometimes the joyful part is missing in me as well DJ. I am sure he is missed.
Speechless…thank you for sharing.
Easy to be TC. You’re welcome.
Wow, blown away Bill. Thank you for sharing this. I am challenged by the definition of a man and challenged to reflect on death. As Joshua warned, maybe I shouldn’t sleep until I am comitted to what I would die for! Blessings Bill!
For a 19 year old, Josh was sharp. Scary thought your last line. Thanks Tom.
Good to know that others think about that question often as well. Usually I keep my thoughts quiet on this subject because people start asking questions trying to “fix” me somehow so I won’t think about death. Oh well…
I’ve read a few posts by Josh. Wow… They.are.deep. Thanks for sharing.