Twenty-one Grams
The part of you that Jesus seeks.
It has been said that every body loses twenty-one grams when they die. Whether the body is young or old, heavy or thin, something ineffable leaves it that weighs only as much as a hummingbird.
Perhaps this is what the human soul weighs, or the breath that circulates through our lungs day in, day out—from our first great gulp of air to our last soft sigh.
This is the part of you that Jesus seeks—not the weight of your accomplishments or the heft of your bank account—not even (dare I say it?) the list of your good deeds.
Jesus is looking for the essence of you—the twenty-one grams granted at birth—the twenty-one grams that may ascend into heaven when you die.
Turn your breath to him now—whisper a first “yes,” and then again and again a “yes”—and your life will turn imperceptibly, boldly, hugely toward the ultimate, greatest, happiest “You.”
Amen and Amen.
LBJ ~ Live. Breathe. Joy.
Your Story. Your Essence.
Join me for the next Impact Writing Weekend and discover your purpose for writing your story, crafting your message, starting or finishing your manuscript. I will be sharing how my process allowed me to write and publish three National Best-Sellers as well as twelve other books. My prayer for this weekend is to remind each writer of why they must write.
Registrations are open for the October 24-26, 2025 Impact Writing Weekend in San Diego, CA. This particular weekend will offer both in person and online participants. If you are unable to attend in person consider attending online for the October Impact Writing Weekend.
