Once again Nelson ponders the possibility of dying, but he isn’t put off by it or fearful.

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August 15, 2022

It’s been harder than ever lately with the ongoing sickness and always something wrong with my body. Ralph and Astrid are here, which is a huge help to us.

The baby boy is doing great, and we are so thankful for that. So many things are better than they could be. It’s important to be thankful for them and to mention them. The girl Annso is discipling back in Kona, sent me the “Try Wait” message this morning. She was getting it tattooed on her arm after I gave it to the Kokua Crew last Summer.

She sent me the very message I gave to them at the perfect time. There’s nothing I need to do but hold fast and wait. Dig in and hold on. One of the hardest things to do is exactly that.

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:8)

It’s a win either way, which is the way I have to see it, given I have no power over the outcome one way or the other. Whether I live or die, and believe me, I would rather live a while longer, I do it unto you Lord, and Lord, I live for you or die just the same.

I want to be a good example either way. And if what I say I believe happens when I die, I will be released from this body once and for all. I will be released from the nonstop pain, the constant trouble, pill-taking, nausea, joint and muscle pain, and everything else.

“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” (Philippians 1:21)