Any Day Could Be the Last

In May 2023, I wrote a blog accessible and titled  "When I Die," which eventually led me to work on my will. Since then, I’ve been reflecting on how gracious God has been in shaping my view of death.

I often find myself looking forward to His manifestation, to that moment when I’ll stand face to face with the One who created and loves us. Unless the rapture happens, the next best thing that accelerates that meeting is death, and my soul has, in a way, been eager for it.

Now, before I'm misunderstood, let me clarify that I’m not contemplating suicide, nor am I living a life without purpose. I’m deeply grateful to God for keeping my soul from wandering into such dark extremes, and I pray He continues to protect me. Many people who wish to hasten their departure from this life often feel worthless, disappointed, overwhelmed by guilt, or believe there’s nothing exciting left ahead.

I can relate more to the latter—feeling like nothing could surpass what I’ve already experienced. It’s not that I’ve lived through everything life has to offer, but rather that I’m content with what God, in His mercy, has allowed me to enjoy. However, I’m also fully aware that living is a gain. Each day is an opportunity for growth, for ourselves and for God’s Kingdom, as we all have responsibilities to fulfill.
So, while my heart rests on the knowledge that to die is gain, part of me still clings to this life.

The difference now is that I’ve learned not to hold on too tightly to the world. This new awareness has taught me that we don’t need to chase after material treasures that we may never live to enjoy. 
We don’t need to leave behind mistakes for others to deal with. In fact, it has prompted me to correct many past wrongs, and I’m reminded of the importance of apologizing where needed. Hopefully, I’ll even remember to reach out to you if I’ve wronged you in any way. 
We don’t have to lie today, knowing we might be gone tomorrow. 
We don’t need to add to the list of our sins (intentionally), though I know this is a battle we won’t fully win until we are glorified.
In essence, as the Apostle Paul advises us, “Owe no one anything” (Romans 13:8).

It’s about living each day as if it were our last, in reverence to the One we hope to join, who is pure. This posture stirs a yearning for purity and righteousness, far more valuable than the fleeting desires of the world. An actual working out of our salvation with fear and trembling for this could be the last day. 


CityAlight and Keith & Kristyn Getty's - "Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me" came to mind as i finished typing this:

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley He will lead
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future sure, the price it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

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