Your last day!
What if you were told that today was your last day to live? What would become the most important things in your life? Would you do things differently? I think for most of us the answer would be “yes”.
I think we often get so caught up in our days that we forget how important we are to others and how important others are to us. And when someone you know or even yourself goes through some hard times or facing death, it is a wake-up call.
An acquaintance
What has really gotten me thinking? I have some dear friends who have a relative that I am acquainted with who has gone through a tragedy. It was something so sudden that it was a shock. This acquaintance could have died but after much time survived. But still, it is going to be a long road to full recovery.
I’m sure that it has given the spouse a new perspective. I don’t know them well so I don’t know what their family life is like. But I do know that we all tend to get caught up in life and it is things like this that make us stop and question what are the most important things in life.
And what about the children? How has this affected them? When you realize that you may lose a parent your perspective of them suddenly changes. You realize how much they mean to you and how much they have done for you. Even if there have been mistakes made you start to realize you don’t want to lose them.
Perspective
I think tragedy suddenly makes a person’s perspective change. What are the most important things in my life? What can I change to make things better? If this were my last day what would I really want to be doing?
Unfortunately, we all have to work and may not have the time with our spouse, children, parents, etc. that we really want to have. But what can we do differently? You can reprioritize your life. Look at what is most important. If you really look at your day you can probably find some time wasters. Cut all the time wasters out.
Another thing that is so important is to take care of yourself. You can’t be there for a parent, children, friends, etc. if you are not taking care of yourself. Make sure you are living a B A L A N C E D life. Bedtime, Aqua, Light, Air, Nutrition, Control, Exercise, and Dependence on God. A lot of times we think we are only hurting ourselves when we fail to take care of us. But that is far from the truth. When we fail to take care of ourselves it affects all the people around us. It may not seem like it at the time but when we become sick or even die it affects everyone we know.
Change
Just stop right now and be thankful for all those friends and loved ones you have around you. And then decide to make a change. I would suggest you put your day before the Lord and ask Him to help you reprioritize. Plug into place all the “must” things you have to do, like go to work, if you have a job outside the home. And then prioritize all the rest of each day. Make sure to include God in your decisions.
Dear Father,
Today I consecrate to You. Help me not to calculate for the months and years ahead, I know these are not mine. I know You have given me this day. Focus my mind to see this day as if it was my last here on earth and to work during its hours for You. I Lay all my plans before You to be carried out or given up as Your providence shall indicate. Help me to accept Your plans instead of my own even though their acceptance requires the abandonment of cherished projects. Through You, mold me more and more after Your divine example and give me the peace of God, which passeth all understanding keeping my heart and mind through Christ Jesus.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Surrender each day to God. Give your family an extra hug today because you never know when it may be the last one.
Love you all!
What has happened in your life that has given you a wake-up call? Share your experience below.