Arising and Shining are harder things to do than you realize…

Well, Another day passes by again. Time for me to reflect on time served here at this good ole’ hole called UAlbany. It actually hasn’t been that bad, I’ve just been busy with homework and tests…In fact, its had me a little downhearted. I think its because I miss my friends and family (along with my fiancee’ and son) but, last Sunday I was given a little insight. I know that this is going to sound like an old adage and rule of thumb but, you don’t often think about it in the hustle and bustle of running to work, class and into the ground: Live like its your last day. More importantly though with that thought in mind, I had man of the cloth direct me towards this scripture.
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth
and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the LORD rises upon you
and his glory appears over you.
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”
- Isaiah 60:1-3
You know, living life as its your last day brings some awsome responsibility for yourself. Some may say then to live your life as the last would best be served as: “And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.” ’ “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. …This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.”(Luke 12:19-22)
Hmm…After reading and hearing these scriptures, I had a guilt trip the size of Mother Love’s knicker’s !!! I thought I would just pass on the idea of “Arising and Shining” it’s been stuck in my head all week. I’ve been giving it a whirl and not to mention with adding a positive attitude of life to boot, I think its been a more effective witness than say, doing nothing. It’s just a thought. Shine.