Another
reson God tells us to make love our top priority is that love
is eternal.: These three things continue forever: faith, hope,
and love. And the greatest of these is love."
Love
leaves a legacy. How you treated other people, not your wealth
or accomplishments, is the most enduring impact you leave on
earth. As Mother Teresa said, "It's not what you do, but
how much love you put into it that matters," Love is the
secret of lasting heritage.
I
have been at the bedside of many people in their final moments,
when they stand on the edge of eternity, and I have never heard
anyone say, "Bring me my diplomas! I want to look at them
one more time. Show me my awards, my medals, that gold watch
I was given." When life on earth is ending, people don't
surround themselves with objects. What we want around us is
people - people we love and have relationships with.
In
our final moments we all realize that relationships are what
life is all about. Wisdom is learning that truth sooner than
later. Don't wait until you're on your deathbed to figure out
that nothing matters more.
