The power of a moment...

"What am I gonna be when I grow up? And how am I gonna make my mark in history? What are they gonna say about me when I'm gone? These are the questions that shape the way I think about what matters.

But I have no guarantee of my next heartbeat. And my world's too big to make a name for myself. And what if no one wants to read about me when I'm gone. Seems to me that right now's the only moment that matters.

You know the number of my days...so come paint your pictures on the canvas in my head and, come write your wisdom on my heart. Teach me the power of a moment...."

That was from one of my all time favorite songs by Chris Rice. Puts things in perspective for me. We are not guaranteed our next heartbeat. We could be called home in a moments notice. In the blink of an eye. Lately I am thinking about the big picture in that thought. We ALL could be called home...in the blink of an eye.

Do you ever think about the end of days. It's hard to watch the news and not think about it. Are we living in the end times?

As I typed that sentence, I received a text from Christy with the following verse... "However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don't know when they will happen, stay alert and keep watch." Mark 13:32-33 Whoa...what a God thing.

It goes on to say "The coming of the Son of Man can be compared with that of a man who has left home to go on a trip. He gave each of his employees instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. So keep a sharp lookout! For you do not know when the homeowner will return - at evening, midnight, early dawn or late daybreak. Don't let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning. What I say to you I say to everyone: Watch for his return!" Mark 13:34-37.

In the grand scheme of things, what really matters in your life. This life is fleeting. So many things we worry and stress about mean absolutely nothing. We need to be concerned about this very moment. Are you watching, or are you sleeping?

There is power in a moment. Every moment of every day we make choices. Choose to make the best of your moments. Months of planning go into a wedding, the birth of a child, a career change, etc... do you place the same importance on preparing for Christ's return, THE most important event in your life. It's results will last for eternity. Don't postpone your preparations. Study his word and live by its instructions each day...only then will you be ready. Be ready... Be watchful...

Obadiah 1:15 "The day is near when I, the Lord, will judge the godless nations..."