Be Real (Part 5)

If my wife had all of the money she has invested in baked goods or other dishes she has given away on a regular basis in her lifetime we would be rich. For 45 years of marriage I have never seen anyone sacrifice as much time and effort for others as my wife because of her love for people. She always does what she does with a loving heart and with no desire for anything in return. When the Lord takes her home I don’t know what any of us will do.

This verse describes her to a T:

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

She is the real thing! There’s nothing fake about her and that’s why I love her so. She has left her mark on many more people than I ever will.

That’s why God wants us to be real. Not egotistical or superficial, just ourselves. You see a life filled with loving deeds and good character is the best epitaph for your tombstone.  Those who you have inspired and shared your love with will remember how you made them feel long after your time has expired. 

So carve your name on people’s hearts, not stone.  What you have done for yourself alone dies with you, but what you have done for others and the world remains eternal. Just be real and someone will be better off.