Many go through life with nothing to define who they are, nothing to define what they have done. Many spend a lifetime searching for meaning in their lives. Then they die leaving the eulogist to struggle with substance at the eulogy. It is a blessing when you can truly say you know who you are and you know what God has called you to do.
Some will tell you we can find all we need in Christ. I would argue that is only true in part. Through Christ, we know who we are. We are children of the most high God. (Romans 8:16) Through Christ, we know where we are going. We know we will spend eternity in the promised glory with God (John 3:16). However, what do we do with the present until when God calls us to be with Him. That is the time we do not know.
The Lord has been gracious to me. I know my present and I have two marks that define me. One mark I received forty-six years ago on the campus of my undergraduate school. Rightfully so that mark is fading. It was the mark of a social institution that has less meaning in my life.
The other mark is far more relevant. It will be a guide for a time to come. Let me define it. First, I believe I am covered by the angels. Hence the wings. The prominent green ribbon means I am a member of the community that is challenged with mental health issues. The colon means I am a survivor of suicide and my life continues. The story of my life is not over but the history of my life needs to be shared.
The history of my life is clear. God has called me to a life of service. Through most of my life it has always been in service to others and I am not about to stop now. God has called me to serve others and as long as I am able that is what I will do.
