Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Reflection - Vernon Grounds - Will You Live To Be 100?

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 72, "Will You Live To Be 100?", Page 82.
By Vernon Grounds, Our Daily Bread Author


 What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. - James 4:14
PHOTO: What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. - James 4:14
Read: James 4:13-17

Magazine publisher J. I. Rodale, a zealous advocate of health foods, claimed at the age of 72 that he would live to be 100. The same week that his prediction appeared in The New York Times, he was being interviewed for a television program, again claiming that his bones were as strong as ever. Moments after making his boast, he died of a heart attack.

Dr. Stuart Berger, a nutritionist, claimed that he had the formula for living past the century mark. Although he had supposedly found the secret of youthfulness and had convinced many to follow his advice, he died in his sleep at the age of 40, grossly overweight.

Then there was author Jim Fixx, who advocated running to prevent coronary trouble. Yet at the age of 52 he died of a heart attack - yes, ironically, while running.

Common sense dictates that we ought to take every possible measure to keep ourselves healthy. But in the final analysis, each of us must pray, "I trust in you, Lord . . . My times are in your hands" (Psalm 31:14-15).

Because any day, even today, may be our final day on earth, we need to be sure that we are ready to depart. Are you?

If we are prepared to die, we are prepared to live.
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PHOTO: What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. - James 4:14
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Magazine publisher J. I. Rodale, a zealous advocate of health foods, claimed at the age of 72 that he would live to be 100. The same week that his prediction appeared in The New York Times, he was being interviewed for a television program, again claiming that his bones were as strong as ever. Moments after making his boast, he died of a heart attack.


 Magazine publisher J. I. Rodale, a zealous advocate of health foods, claimed at the age of 72 that he would live to be 100.
PHOTO: Magazine publisher J. I. Rodale, a zealous advocate of health foods, claimed at the age of 72 that he would live to be 100. The same week that his prediction appeared in The New York Times, he was being interviewed for a television program, again claiming that his bones were as strong as ever. Moments after making his boast, he died of a heart attack.
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Dr. Stuart Berger, a nutritionist, claimed that he had the formula for living past the century mark. Although he had supposedly found the secret of youthfulness and had convinced many to follow his advice, he died in his sleep at the age of 40, grossly overweight.


 Dr. Stuart Berger, a nutritionist, claimed that he had the formula for living past the century mark.
PHOTO: Dr. Stuart Berger, a nutritionist, claimed that he had the formula for living past the century mark. Although he had supposedly found the secret of youthfulness and had convinced many to follow his advice, he died in his sleep at the age of 40, grossly overweight.
Picture posted by Louie Psihoyos Photography - Dr. Stuart Berger 0002 - Diet Doctor at his New York City Office
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Then there was author Jim Fixx, who advocated running to prevent coronary trouble. Yet at the age of 52 he died of a heart attack - yes, ironically, while running.


 Author Jim Fixx, who advocated running to prevent coronary trouble.
PHOTO: Author Jim Fixx, who advocated running to prevent coronary trouble. Yet at the age of 52 he died of a heart attack - yes, ironically, while running.
Picture posted by William J. Kole, Chicago Tribune on 11 April 2019 at 8:25 am - Marathoner Jim Fixx runs on a road near his home in Connecticut. In July 1984, the acclaimed author and running guru died of a massive heart attack while trotting along a country road in Vermont. (Jerry Mosey/AP)
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Common sense dictates that we ought to take every possible measure to keep ourselves healthy. But in the final analysis, each of us must pray, "I trust in you, Lord . . . My times are in your hands" (Psalm 31:14-15).


 Common sense dictates that we ought to take every possible measure to keep ourselves healthy.
PHOTO: Common sense dictates that we ought to take every possible measure to keep ourselves healthy. But in the final analysis, each of us must pray, "I trust in you, Lord . . . My times are in your hands" (Psalm 31:14-15).
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Because any day, even today, may be our final day on earth, we need to be sure that we are ready to depart. Are you?


 Because any day, even today, may be our final day on earth, we need to be sure that we are ready to depart.
Reflection - Vernon Grounds - Will You Live To Be 100?
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 72, "Will You Live To Be 100?", Page 82.
By Vernon Grounds, Our Daily Bread Author


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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 72, "Will You Live To Be 100?", Page 82.


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