Flashing neons of the world grab our attention and distract us from what really is important. They range from the smallest of things to large objects that one person is small compared to it. What have we become? We are attached to our phone, cash and other materials and it is hard to depart from them. These are the treasures of the world and from dust they were taken unto dust they shall return. "Lay not the yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, where thieves break through and steal" (Matthew 6:19). The treasure we have here on this planet will never last forever. It will come and go in our lives quicker than we know it. Why are we so caught up in these things? They are the neons of the world. They appeal to our senses. They are flashy, they entertain us. We get distracted from what really matters in our lives. Not to get you wrong or anything. Some of things we have are good. We are able to communicate across the world in a heart beat. It makes our lives easier but sometimes we forget what truly matters. So what is our true treasure?
"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, where thieves do not break through nor steal; For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Matthew 6:20-21). Our true treasures will not rust nor be stolen. Our treasure is not physical but kept in our hears and souls. Our feelings, our memories are what is most important to us. we share a bond with others that physical material can't take the place of. What hurts more, a lost phone or lost memory?
On thing I have learned with the weather, especially tornadoes is that it is not just the physical damage that is inflicted, there is emotional damage as well. A house can be replaced in a year but the memories lost can never be replaced.
Our relationships with others, and our memories and our precious moments our the most important things we have. Our bonds with others can be indestructible. Money cannot buy these, you make them. It is a true testament to who we are.
Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished.
Eventually tomorrow will never come. Either a friend leaves, a family member grows up or we slip the surly bonds of earth. We must enjoy what enjoy what we have and enjoy our time with those we love. Love is spelled T-I-M-E (Uchtdorf, Of Things that Matter Most). It is important to be with those we love because at some time tomorrow will never come. These are some of the best days of your lives so make memories and enjoy them. Life is good.
