To love our lives
we must do for life
what Life does for us.
Truly, it is our high privilege
and holy purpose
to do that which,
by its own model,
Life begets and beckons us to do.
Life gives itself to us,
sacrifices itself for us,
while it cherishes us,
forgives us,
nurtures us,
defends us,
humbles us,
celebrates us,
rejoices in us,
empowers us,
encourages us,
watches over us,
advocates for us,
uses itself up for us.
In other words,
ultimately,
bit by bit,
moment by moment,
and day by day. . .
Life dies for us,
rises up in us,
lives on through us.
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the Life.” (John 11:25)
