Truth of existence

A truth lurked in my soul.

I recognize it. I know it.

And I need it to take root in my soul.

What is this truth?

That lurks on the fringe of my mind, my consciousness.

It is a truth so known and yet often does not hold sway.

By reason of our human conditioning.

Let me move into this with some reasoning with self.

The world as we know it is passing.

Today we are here, tomorrow we might not be.

So why do we live, so entrenched in this earthly existence?

We were spirits before we took on this human existence.

We are spirits as we live out this human existence.

Our spirit will move on when we leave this human existence.

We are spirits living a human existence.

So why do we live, so entrenched in our earthly existence?

The above floated in my mind.

Taunting me with the veracity of its truth.

And so I pray, help me, Jesus, to realize this truth.

What words do you have to tell me to help me with it?

As I sit here, in darkness, in the early hours of morning,

I came down on this earth to teach you the above.

Did I not tell you to be ready with lamps?

Because you do not know when the maker will come and take you?

Did I not tell you to live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself?

Did I not say, "what does it profit you if you gain the whole world and lose your soul."

Ah, that is the one line you should repeat often and that truth will seep into your soul.

Permeate your soul. "what does it profit you if you gain the whole world and lose your soul."

Thank you, Oh Jesus for that insight.

As I sit here, I see a vision of a man, who amassed countless wealth.

He stood there, gleeful and happy, "Now, I can enjoy my wealth,:

When a big truck came at him and he was gone.

"Amass for yourself not the treasure of this earth but treasure in heaven."

How do we attain that? Love of God and service to others.