There is no guarantee that you will see tomorrow. 

As I lay here in my bed and my mind begins to wander. 

What if I close my eyes and God does not allow me to see the sun rise?

The bright white clouds and the huge blue skies. 

Everyday, we take each moment for granted. 

As we flow about our days just going through the motions. 

Never stopping to take a look around and breathe in the ocean. 

There is no guarantee that we will see tomorrow.

So instead of walking around with our heads hung low and our hearts filled with hate and sorrow. 

Count your blessings.

Quit worrying. Quit stressing. 

Live each day as if it were your last. 

Always keeping in mind the final word you would say. 

Would it make someone cry or would it make someone laugh. 

Because there is no guarantee that you will see tomorrow. 

But if you believe then you will see that this life here is temporary. 

That there is another life on the other side of this eternity and that life there is guaranteed. 

-Rose

No Guarantee of Tomorrow. I know this one sounds a little dark, but it’s reality. Tomorrow isn’t promised. I’m not sure exactly when I wrote this one. I believe I was inspired by the unexpected passing of my oldest brother, Titus, in 2015. That moment in my life just really opened up my eyes to how short life is. How we are literally here on earth one day and gone the next.

It’s a waste of time to live a life of hatred, bitterness, worrying, or wishing you had someone else’s life because you’re not happy with yours. Whatever the case may be, choose to live unselfishly. Over the years I have learned and grown to be thankful for my life. With much or with little. To try and make the most with the time that I do have on this earth. To make as many memories and leave a legacy of how I want to be remembered. I want to be remembered as loving, compassionate, God-fearing, genuine, servant-hearted, joyful, loyal, dependable, generous, respectful, and kind. I want to leave this earth the same way I entered it, empty. Knowing that I gave all that I had to help and love on others. Will I get it right everyday? No. I have my moments where I get frustrated and overwhelmed, but those emotions do not define or control me. I want others to see the love of Jesus within me.

I began to make it a habit before I walk out the house to tell my kids and mom I love them. Or vice versa when they leave the house. If I don’t catch my oldest in time before she leaves, I will send her a text telling her that I love her. Of course, I could do better in this area when it comes to others in my life, but my kids and my mom are the ones who come to mind first.

I currently have family members that aren’t talking to each other and it’s truly heartbreaking to witness. I couldn’t imagine being so upset with someone, a close family member especially, and not talk to them. Regret is something that you don’t want to live with. It’s better to choose forgiveness and apologize now because there is no guarantee of tomorrow.

As a follower of Christ, I do know that this life is temporary. Those who are in Christ will be resurrected when Jesus returns. So yes, there is no guarantee of tomorrow, but there is a guarantee of a new life in eternity with Jesus for those whose names are in the Book of Life.

✝️“How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.”
‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.4.14.NLT