Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Just A Breath Away

From the year 1992 - 2000, I was a field representative with Prudential Assurance here in Singapore. Today, the position is called financial service consultant. The insurance industry is an excellent industry. Selling an intangible product has its challenge, but the truth remains that it is one of the best products that we can ever buy.

One day, I received a heartbreaking news of the death of one of my clients. He was a single man in his early thirties. He died in a tragic accident leaving behind his mother and some siblings. The pain that the family through was inexpressible.

The prudential head office processed the death claim in a matter of a few days. Subsequently I visited his family and delivered them a cheque and spent some time with them.

My client’s death was so sudden. A person’s life is fleeting. It’s merely a breath away. How powerful would it be if you and I live each day as though it is our last on earth? Then we will be concerned with prioritizing the different aspects of our lives. We do the things that matter most. Building our spiritual lives in Christ and building relationships with people become increasingly important. Let each day that we live count for eternity. Let us point someone to Jesus today.

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