Today I received the news of the passing of a previous neighbor of mine. Apparently she was found in her house. How sad that she left this world without a loved one by her side. Its a terrible thing, and its making me think about life.
What if I were to leave Earth today and join my Father in heaven? What would the thoughts of others be? I know how I would WANT to be remembered....but would that really happen? What are the impressions I last left with everyone? Is there someone out there who would say what a compassionate person I was? What about my love and care for children and elderly? Would someone be able to testify to my positive characteristics, or would I be leaving this world with people wondering if I'll be missed? Would I be leaving a former friend remembering broken promises i've made or would there be memories of fun times and laughter?
If I passed away right now, there are family members who would wish they saw me more often, friends who never got the apology they were seeking, and goals that I had yet to reach. What about you? If you died today, what impression would you leave? What was the last thing you said to a family member or friend? Was it friendly or evil?
What if a family member died today, what was the last thing you said to them? Was it that you love them? Was it something you regret?
When we get angry we say things we dont mean, but we seldom go back and make things right once we've calmed down. How foolish the person must be who fought with a loved one, then showed up at their funeral trying to play catch up.
We all get angry, we all may say things we dont mean, it happens, but the important thing is to realize what we did and make it right. I once heard that its only a mistake if you don't fix it.
If we all lived today as though it were our last, i'm positive it would change how we handle our personal and professional lives. Would you yell at the guy who just cut you off on the road or would you enjoy the scenery God provided as you drive cautiously and casually? Would you fight over a parking spot or realize this life is only temporary and a parking spot is too? Would you walk over and meet your neighbor and hold a conversation? Would you shout at a child for being silly during dinner, or appreciate their laughter? When you think about life, and how precious life is, these small circumstances become as small as a grain of sand compared to the treasures and greatness you could be getting out of your short time here.
I forget what I was reading, it might've been the Daily Bread, but it mentioned your qualities as a person and as a Christian. It said, would God want to write about you? Just something to think about....are you the kind of person God would want to write about? Do you try to live a life where you're portrayed as a good person? Or have you left that path and maybe have joined the gossipers?
Live today as though it was your last and make every effort to reconcile with family, friends, acquaintances and make your life a positive one that will be remembered when you leave this Earth.
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