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Like a meteor in slow motion, she begins her descent to the abyss below the horizon from which she emerged at sunrise. As she descends her strength slowly decreases, but her glory does not abate. About an hour before she disappears from view, she again plays her tantalizing game. Descending slowly, like an aircraft touching down on a runway. She gives the impression that she does not want to exit the stage. As she nears the horizon, she splashes a dazzling display of colors on the canvass of the sky. The palette of colors and variety of patterns and scenes created by the light and the clouds is as mesmerizing as they were at sunrise. Finally, this golden ball of fire touches down on the runway of the horizon, resplendent in her glory, turning the horizon to a brilliant orange, burnished bronze and a variety of shades of red and gold all mixed together. As she sinks below the horizon, she seems to be playing a game of hide and seek as the dark clouds of evening creep over her. Then suddenly, she is gone, but not without a trace, for her afterglow remains for quite a while after sunset. Eventually the darkness of night prevails and we are left with only the memories of another beautiful sunset. Your life and mine are mirrored by the sun, summarized as it is, as SUNRISE and SUNSET. It is our Creator's plan that just like the sun, we should leave beautiful memories for loved ones, when our days are done. So trust in the Lord with all of your heart and allow Him to direct your path. Then when at last, your journey ends, you like the sun will leave the afterglow of a life service to God and your fellowmen.
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