What is important

This afternoon, I made a pit stop at Pyromaniacs. I had forgotten all about the month-long hiatus and stopped by. Of course I was reminded once I got there. I scrolled down the page to see the reading list Phil left behind and was led to follow the link that said this:

"Read a poignant journal and pray for this couple."

This is the blog of a young couple; the husband has been dealing with cancer. Take the time and read it. It's worth it. And it reminds us of what is truly important in life.

As I read various of the journal entries, I could not help but think of the pre-occupation both sides of the border has with their various elections, the candidates, the news and all the dialogue; when one is living moment by moment, fighting an insidious enemy, does he care about such things? I've never been sick before to that extent. How does one keep himself from becoming entirely consumed with the illness? How does one stop the illness from taking over? I think if I was fighting cancer I would feel like I didn't care if Daffy Duck became president or prime minister, or whatever. And I thought about the recent brouhaha over Paul Tripp's video clip and the time that was devoted to chewing that event over. I guess what I consider important depends a lot on where I am in life. I am healthy and strong; I can waste time on such things at the moment. But if I was sick, I probably wouldn't care less. It made me stop and wonder about how I use my time. I don't mean I want to become apathetic, but I want to have right priorities, and that includes what I think about.

Please take time to read their journal. This couple knows the power of God in their lives.

And also, remain in prayer for the Stauffer family today. They put their sweet daughter to rest today, and I'm sure in the days to come, they will need the support of the Body of Christ.

**UPDATE**

Here is a link to the story of Emily's funeral. The testimony of the Stauffer family at this time brings such glory to our God. This is a family who knows the practical outworkings of doctrine.