LifeJoys

I am not a fan of the idea of a “Bucket List,” mainly because I believe that something is seriously wrong if it takes fear of impending death to motivate individuals to pursue the desires of their heart.  I prefer the idea of “Lifejoys”  as a list of things to share with Jesus.  To me, sharing experiences with Jesus that are meaningful and special to me – those things that I get excited about and truly enjoy – makes the experience that much more joyous.  Imagine listening to beautiful music with the Creator of all music, seeing a special place in the world with the world’s Designer, or doing something outside of your comfort zone that you’ve always wanted to do with your Very Best Friend by your side, sharing the whole experience with you.  What could be more wondrous?
It isn’t the reality of my mortality that makes me pursue joys in my life; it is the very nature of Christ.  Scripture has a lot to say about joy, including that it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:22), that God removes our grief and brings us joy (Ps. 30:11), that He makes our joy complete (John 16:20-24), and that He came to give us abundant life (John 10:10). 
So I encourage you to pursue “Lifejoys” with Jesus, and live life to the full!