Eulogy Values #RTTBROS #Nightlight

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Eulogy Values #RTTBROS #Nightlight Eulogy Values: Living Beyond the Moment "She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burial." - Mark 14:8 (KJV) In the quiet moments of reflection, there exists a profound distinction between the values we display daily and the values that will be remembered long after we are gone. These are what we call "eulogy values" and "everyday values" - two distinct landscapes of our moral and spiritual journey. Everyday values are the practical, visible attributes that guide our immediate interactions: punctuality, efficiency, politeness, productivity. They are the currencies of our daily transactions - how well we perform at work, how quickly we respond to emails, how neatly we keep our homes. These values are important, but they are transient, like morning mist that vanishes with the rising sun. Eulogy values, however, are the deep, enduring virtues that truly define a life's worth. They are the qualities spoken of when we gather to remember a loved one: compassion, integrity, sacrifice, unconditional love, generosity of spirit. These are the values that transcend time, that echo in the hearts of those we've touched, that reflect the very character of Christ. Consider the woman who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume. The disciples saw waste; Jesus saw a profound act of love that would be remembered wherever the gospel was preached. Her action was a eulogy value - a moment of extravagant devotion that spoke volumes about her character. The apostle Paul understood this distinction. He wrote of working not for temporary acclaim, but for "an eternal weight of glory" (2 Corinthians 4:17). While the world measures success by immediate outcomes, God measures our lives by their eternal impact. Practical Steps to Cultivate Eulogy Values: 1. Prioritize Relationships Over Achievements: Invest time in loving deeply, listening compassionately, and supporting others unconditionally. 2. Practice Sacrificial Generosity: Give not from your excess, but from your heart. Let your resources be a reflection of your spiritual wealth. 3. Build Spiritual Resilience: Develop a faith that stands firm in trials, a character that remains consistent whether in public or private. 4. Leave a Spiritual Inheritance: Your most valuable legacy is not financial, but the spiritual impact you have on others - discipleship, mentorship, unconditional love. Reflection Questions: - What eulogy values are you currently cultivating? - When people remember you, what will they truly say about your character? - How can you shift from merely managing daily tasks to creating an eternal legacy? Prayer: Heavenly Father, transform my heart to value what You value. Help me to live not for the applause of men, but for the eternal purposes You have designed. Make me a vessel of Your love, grace, and transformative power. Let my life be a testament to Your enduring mercy. Amen. Living Legacy Challenge: Choose one eulogy value to intentionally cultivate this week. Whether it's showing unexpected compassion, practicing radical forgiveness, or sacrificially serving someone who cannot repay you - live beyond the moment. Remember the words of Christ: "Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal" (Matthew 6:20). Your true wealth is not in what you accumulate, but in the lives you transform. Your life is a living epistle, read by all men. What story are you writing? Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros