Live with Intentionality by Marcel & Jacqueline Bruff

“Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” (Matthew 6:25).

If I die don't spend too much money on my funeral. You can cremate my body because I really don't even look much like myself and cremation is cheaper and then just have a Thanksgiving service where people can talk about what they know of me . Only my friends though, people who are in contact with me cause some of them will be pretending and I might have to box them. Ok that's all. I really don't have much legacy seeing that I've been sick from 24, but make sure that you take care of Phoebe ok.

A Heartfelt Request: "Don't Spend Too Much on My Funeral"

As I sat with my wife, discussing life's precious moments, she shared a heartfelt request with me: "If I die, don't spend too much money on my funeral." Her words struck a chord within me, and I realized that this conversation was not just about funeral arrangements, but about the values we hold dear in life.

The Bible reminds us that our bodies are temporary and fragile. In 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Paul writes:

"So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body."

The Soul and Spirit Live On

As believers, we know that our soul and spirit are eternal, and that our bodies are merely temporal vessels. In 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Paul reassures us:

"For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands... For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling."

Ancient Egyptians built massive structures to accommodate the dead into The afterlife, along with embalming, many of their precious earth possessions were buried too, but centuries after grave diggers as well as archeologists took that. Wow! Laying up treasures for the afterlife is futile, “nakedness I came and nakedness I shall return”

In today's world we observe the extravagant And flamboyant accommodation some put into burying the dead. Our flesh that is only temporary, in death rots and stink in three days. Once it was a vessel perfumed, pedicured and pampered, adorning with gold and beauty.

A lawyer once told me that many of his poor clients find money for the inconsequential.

Think about that.

Reflection and Questions:

1. What are your priorities in life? Are you focusing on eternal things or temporal possessions?

2. How do you want to be remembered? Is it by the amount spent on your funeral or by the impact you had on others during your lifetime?

3. What legacy do you want to leave behind? Is it one of love, kindness, and generosity, or one of material wealth and possessions?

Encouragement and Support:

As we navigate life's journey, let us remember that our time on this earth is short. Let us focus on building eternal relationships, sharing God's love, and living a life that honors Him.

In the words of Psalm 90:12, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

May we live each day with intentionality, purpose, and a heart that seeks to glorify God.

"'For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.'" (Philippians 1:21, NIV)

Marcel and Jacqueline Bruff

@walkgoodinchrist