Tuesday, October 7, 2008

My new favorite quote...

I have concluded that the accumulation of wealth, even if I could achieve it, is an insufficient reason for living. When I reach the end of my days, a moment or two from now, I must look backward on something more meaningful than the pursuit of houses and land and machines and stocks and bonds. Nor is fame of any lasting benefit. I will consider my earthly existence to have been wasted unless I can recall a loving family, a consistent investment in the lives of people, and an earnest attempt to serve the God who made me. Nothing else makes much sense.

~Dr. James Dobson

4 comments:

Gwen Oatsvall said...

good word ... James Dobson always gets it right ... i cherish each day w/ my family and i want to keep my eyes open each day to the blessings God has for us ...

Anonymous said...

Amen!

Lisa said...

Good quote and right on the mark. Stuff doesn't matter, it is the people God gives us that truly matter.

Praying for a smooth adoption. I can't wait to see your new addition.

Lisa Q

Anonymous said...

Thank you for this.I have thought about it several times a day