what matters

What really matters? I know I get so wrapped up in stuff that I think it all matters. The shop, church, politics, civic life. All of that consumes time and energy and is deserving of that effort. But does it matter in the end? Don't think so. Well, church matters, but not the way we do church. God matters. In the great scheme of things, God matters most. But aside from that, what else matters. I'll tell you..Family matters. A business neighbor and casual friend lost a daughter this weekend at the age of 49 and just two years ago he lost a son at the age of 49. He is in his mid 80's, works hard every day and is a kind sweet man. He is beyond devestation today. I think it will be difficult for him to go on, but he will because she had a daughter and 3 grandkids that he will be there for. It is only family that keeps him going. All the hard work we do for the world, for friends, for the church, it will all be gone in a blink of an eye. But the effort we put into family will be there forever. I think that is why people often want to know about their ancestors. That does not get too important until we get older, but sooner or later, we all want to return to our roots and discover what made us what we are. We still need to be productive members of society, but it should not be an overwhelming disappointment if things don't turn out like we want them. But God and family...we shouldn't fail them.