Is There Really Such Thing As Death Insurance?

It is said that “Nothing is sure in life; the only sure thing is death.” As a wise man said before, “Is there one who has lived before and did die?” As creation, death is inevitable as part of life, but is really just a path to another life: eternal life from an eternal soul we all possess. There is nothing to fear from death as long as we are “spiritually prepared” for the inevitable. The body returns to dust and your spirit and soul returns to God- Eccl. 12:7.


We spend money investing on life insurance so our loved ones can have some protection whenever, God forbid, something happens to us. But have we even considered an insurance against death? I mean, where will we go after this life? Would we be deserving of entrance to that place where we all want to live in eventually and have eternal life, Heaven? If you have rejected God in this life, God will reject you in the afterlife because He has no choice.


So how do we become “spiritually prepared”? It’s not easy, but the concept is quiet simple: Crave for what your purpose is in life. God gave your life for a very specific reason and cannot question why things happen against our will. Each and every person has a very unique purpose, a mission according to God’s will. The thing is, you have to know what it is and become prepared to fulfill whatever it is. As Rick Warren states, “life on earth is a temporary assignment.”


Think about this: In Heaven, God would not ask you how much you’re earning or how big your bank account is. An empty-wallet person is equal to a multi-millionaire there. Money’s purpose is on Earth and cannot be brought there. What God would ask is how much good you’ve done on Earth. You can never ask back God, “sorry I’m lost, next question please?”


The fact and final irony of life is there is nothing here that we can bring to the next life or the afterlife. You can save up immense amount of money and possess all of property in this present life (not saying that’s bad), but what can that do for you when God eventually takes your life now as destined to go? Let us reflect on the temporary nature of life, and that “we are only passing by”.

AN EFFECTIVE LEADER! ARE YOU ONE?

•    Effectiveness is doing the right thing. Efficiency is doing things right.
•    To lead, one must obey the rules first.
•    Humility is more important for a successful person.
•    Focus on how to get it done, not on why it can’t be done.
•    Promotion is hereditary. Just like respect, it must be earned.
•    Allow active spirituality in the workplace.  It motivates people.
•    Share a common vision and values with peers.
•    Promote integrity.  Never cheat on your tasks.
•    Make work fun. Have a laugh break while doing coffee break.
•    Celebrate achievements, birthdays, etc. during office hours.
•    Facilitate open communication. Don’t shoot the messenger.
•    Show genuine appreciation. Be lavish with recognition.
•    Be an active listener. Ask clarificatory questions.
•    Balance praise and criticism.
•    Look for positives, not negatives.
•    Remove barriers to creativity. Don’t laugh at crazy ideas.
•    Keep promises you make. Otherwise, don’t even dare to think of it.
•    Encourage and welcome critical ideas.
•    Don’t be defensive when you hear the negatives.
•    Progress comes from those who take unpopular decisions.
•    Take down notes.  Don’t rely on your memory.
•    Admit and apologize for your mistakes…even if you’re the boss.
•    No one is indispensable…even if he’s the expert.
•    Quality is a personal obligation.
•    Discuss the past and present. Then focus on the future.
•    Remember the 80/20 rule.
•    Don’t  say : “We can’t do anything about it!”
•    Sometimes a wrong decision is better than indecisiveness.
•    Never gossip about other people’s personal loves.
•    Respect the chain of command.
•    Observe. Observe. Observe.
•    Excellence is paying attention to details
•    Always find opportunity to say “thank you” in writing.
•    Carry any reading material everywhere.