Tomorrow's Worries

One of my good friends passed away this week, and it has been hard for everyone around here.  She (Barb) was an incredible woman and role model.  But, through all of this, I have grown in the wisdom of the Lord, and I think there's something to be said for that. (:

My friend and I were talking at the funeral today about knowing when one will die.  At first, it may seem like a good idea to want to know, but I had to think about it.  If I knew exactly when I was going to die, how would my life look different?  I would probably be more prone to do things I wouldn't ordinarily do.  Whether it's on the YOLO side of things, or more on the "be a good neighbor" policy, I would, no doubt, live my life a whole lot differently.

But is living life like that worth living?  For me, not knowing when the Lord will take me home is freeing.  That means that He knows my life far better than I do.  Plus, I'm able to live my life focused on today.  What will today bring?  How will I love those around me today?

I needn't worry about tomorrow.  Tomorrow has its own problems (Matthew 6:34).  I know, for a fact, that God wants me to live like that.  Just live.  Bring life to those around me.  Pour my time and love into those I come into contact with.

I know it won't be nor look perfect, but I need to at least try.  Try to help.  Try to love.  Try to live, and forget about tomorrow's worries.


Here's a song that encourages me in this area: