St. Francis was working in his garden one day and someone asked him what would he do if he knew that would be his last day. He answered "I would continue to work in my garden." What would you do?
2007-05-19 16:08:42 · 26 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I live because I am alive. My life has no meaning. I do not need it. I love. I would live my life as I am, and live my day as I have.
I answered the same way last time someone asked what I would do on my last day.
St. Francis didn't answer that because it was unique and just his. He answered it because he was sane and experienced God in all of existance. He was with God, as are we all, though most are not aware of it, or don't want to be. He didn't put off what he knew was what needed doing, yet he didn't need to do. He chose to do, and serve. He loved everything.
All my love. Your posts are wonderful.
2007-05-19 16:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If that is what St. Francis of Assisi said, then I am a Franciscan too; I am everything that teaches good.
I live to make life a better place today than it was yesterday.
Smiles and Grace on the faces of the underprivileged, gives my life all the meaning I need.
2007-05-19 23:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by legacybiographers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always wondered this myself. If I knew tomorrow was the day, what would I do today. I'd definitely give up the meaningless pursuit of this world's riches. Who would need them. I'd make sure I was ready to meet my maker and that entails a lot. Not only what I do in private but also in public. Boldness wouldn't be a problem, would it.
I already see your followup question. Then why not NOW.
2007-05-19 23:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by JohnFromNC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Painting pictures and doing what I've been doing because I know that its what I'm supposed to be doing, I suppose just like St. Francis.
2007-05-19 23:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who's St. Francis? I'm sorry. I'm clueless. Anyway, I live for Jesus. The hope of getting to Heaven and being with Him keeps me going. He's everything to me. There's a song we sing at church that goes:
There is no other name like Jesus.
No other name can move me, soothe me.
No other name can heal me, deliver me.
No other name can save me, keep me.
No other name, no other name, no other name but Jesus.
That basically explains it all. Jesus is my source of strength, my Lord, my Saviour, my redeemer, my comforter, my councelor, my rock, my foundation, my way, and my truth. He's the only one I live for.
2007-05-19 23:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A LIFE with true meaning—how satisfying that can be! And especially if it holds promise of a secure and happy future. Can we personally choose such a way of life? There is sound reason for believing that we can.
2 It is essential, however, to make that choice without delay. For one thing, our human life-span covers at most only a few decades, and it holds many uncertainties. Who can count on being able to spend many years trying out first this approach to life and then that one, hoping eventually to find the best way? Choices made may seem good—at the time. But how often do we hear it said: ‘If I could only do it all over again’? Not only this, but there is reason to believe that time is limited for the human race as a whole to find the way to make the right choice.
3 The question is, then, who can tell us just what will make our life really meaningful? Who can point us to a way that will result in no regrets, one that definitely assures a happy, secure future? Logically, should it not be the One who made mankind? Certainly our Creator knows the way of life that is best for us. And he reveals this to us in his inspired Word. But he does not force us to adopt it. Rather, he warmly appeals to people of all races to make a wise choice.
4 Centuries ago, he began using devoted, unselfish men and women to make this appeal. His own example in generously providing all that is needed for life adds force to his entreaty. God is truly interested in us—all of us—and is ready to help us. This was made clear in these inspired words of the apostle Paul directed to people in ancient Athens:
“The God that made the world and all the things in it, being, as this One is, Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in handmade temples, neither is he attended to by human hands as if he needed anything, because he himself gives to all persons life and breath and all things. And he made out of one man every nation of men . . . for them to seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us. For by him we have life and move and exist, even as certain ones of the poets among you have said, ‘For we are also his progeny.’”—Acts 17:24-28.
2007-05-19 23:40:09 · answer #6 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup, another fan of your posts here. Always thoughtful and kind.
Today IS my last day. Its my ONLY day. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow never comes -- they are only concepts, memories and projections. This moment is all we have. So love hard, love compassionately, love everyone and shower every living creature with kindness.
Peace, love, abundant joy!
2007-05-19 23:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by buddhamonkeyboy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would also continue what I was doing. No need in trying to live a lifetime in a moment.
2007-05-20 01:10:54 · answer #8 · answered by reverendrichie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live for my wife of 40 years
2007-05-19 23:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The feeling that you made a difference in the lives of people: your family, friends, the poor and the marginalized.
Peace and blessings!
2007-05-19 23:37:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋