It never ceases to amaze me of the many different types of people God has allowed to cross my path in my journey toward eternity.  

One of those special people is Larry Usry. I met Larry about one year ago at an early morning Bible study. Larry was introduced to

the weekly meeting by his best friend, John McKnight, who battled cancer for three years and passed away last week. I never met a more humble and courageous person than John.  

I once saw a bumper sticker that read, “Real Men Love Jesus.” John was real and loved the Lord of his life.  

If John was Larry’s best friend, I figured Larry had to be OK. Over the last six months, Larry and I have spent a little time together.  

Coming back from a recent trip to Alexandria, we shared a lot about our families. With Father’s Day approaching, we spoke about our fathers. Larry shared how his father, who died 18 yeas ago, was a good man and showed him how to work and handle responsibilities. “I still miss my dad,” he said. It wasn’t hard to feel the vacuum in his life since his dad’s death.

I said that my dad’s been dead for 57 years, and I think of him more now than I did 10–15 years ago. In all seriousness and with the intent to be encouraging, Larry said, “Well, I’m sure you’ll get to see him soon.” I took my eyes off the road, looked at Larry and asked, “Are you trying to tell me something?” We both laughed, and he said, “You know, life is short and our days are numbered.”

Since then, I’ve thought about our discussion and how much time we waste in this short life over petty things.  

TIME, the thing we have the least of, should be spent wisely.

What will we do with the rest

of our lives? Maybe we should

concentrate on cultivating relationships, building memories that

will help to lift the load of future

trials and getting involved with activities that will yield eternal dividends.

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