What a birthday might have in common with a funeral

Someone shared something on their facebook status.

"Birthdays should be like funerals, a day where all your friends come together to celebrate your life and remember all the good stuff about you and bring you flowers.... Sad that we don't tell people how much we care till its too late." 


This is interesting because in a lot of ways funerals have a different dynamic than a birthday party does. Birthday parties are more about presents, food and having a good time but you may not take the time to reflect on why you are thankful for that person or even tell them why you appreciate them. At a funeral it's different. It's a time when you remember the fun times you had together, remembering their accomplishments, and appreciating the person for who they were. Isn't that what celebration is really about?  This also got me thinking about how much we value each other. How much do I appreciate my loved ones? I think we all need to self examine these questions and reflect on our attitudes and appreciations for the people God placed in our lives.

Questions to reflect about your loved ones:

How often do you offer help?

When was the last time you told someone they are doing a great job at what they are working hard at?

When was the last time you treated someone for a meal?

What could be the most thoughtful thing you can do?

How have you been treating your love ones?

All of these questions should align us to be improving our attitudes to love and services. Because sometimes we can take advantage and not appreciate the people God has placed in our lives.