THE BUCKET LIST

 It seems to be a popular undertaking to make a list of things that one would like to accomplish in the time left to them in this life.  The term for this endeavor is “The Bucket List”.  Never one to be left on the outside looking in . . .  here is my “Bucket List”, as of this date anyhow . . . .

  

To be a husband worthy of a lifetime investment –

To be a father worthy of the children entrusted to me –

To be a grandfather whose legacy is rooted deep in love –

To be an artist who finally understands how far down the priority list art really is -

 

To be at peace in a chaotic world -

To have the confidence and the courage to trust –

To have the uncomplicated spirit to obey -

To never confuse simple faith with shallow thought -

 

To not be tormented by a troubled heart-

To not be afraid of fear –

To not depend on the constant evidence of victories to live victoriously -

To have the character to let go of things I only think I know -

 

To recognize and rejoice in God’s provision -

To learn the difference between being eager and being anxious -

To not be hesitant to hesitate and seek His guidance in any matter –

To not be too superficial to be still –

 

To not confuse my cultural preferences with my
Theological absolutes –

To not impose my Theological absolutes on someone else’s cultural preferences -

To take a stand when silence is the easier choice –

To love when love is the more difficult choice –

 

To not be comforted by what I accumulate -

To inventory my life by unseen things –

To not let sight erode my faith –

To not let my faith atrophy by inaction –

 

To give without fanfare –

To receive without reluctance –

To know when giving or receiving is appropriate -

To be grateful for what I may or may not be aware of -

 

To not judge my failure by another’s success –

To not judge my success by another’s failure –

To let my first response be anchored in mercy –

To let my last thought be adrift in the gentleness of grace – 

To let my life be balanced in all things save my constant Thanksgiving to Christ -