Living pay check to check is exhausting, especially when your money disappears before your expenses are fully covered. Like a high school student bored beyond measure, living for the weekend isn’t any better. There must be something greater, with meaning and purpose out there. Thus, my journey has begun to find a reason to live.
Over the weekend I attended a benefit concert for Kay’s Kamp and Ashley’s Orphans. Kay was one of my former students who died of a rare form of cancer shortly after graduating from Red Lion Christian Academy. Meanwhile, Ashley’s life was cut short prematurely in a boating accident while she attend the Elementary at Red Lion. Despite their deaths, their legacies live on by the faith each displayed in their living years.
Lost in my attempt to provide for my family is a higher calling, a vision to make an impact for eternity. When the Raymond Lee Band donated all of their proceeds from Saturday’s concert to these 2 organizations, my heart was convicted by my selfishness. Perhaps, we can all learn from this example, sacrificing temporary wants for those around you who are more needy. May the Holy Spirit, guide each of us to find a higher reason to live, Galatians 5:25.
by Jay Mankus
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