Here’s Your Sign

Morning is my favorite time of the day. I would generally tell you bedtime if asked, but to be honest the morning is the best time of day for me. Although it takes about an hour for me to get going, I’m generally more energetic, focused and clear minded in the morning. 

I also love to take pictures of things in the morning light. Recently I tried to capture a black cat as he was frolicking across our field on his way to the hay barn. He was a pretty kitty, but he eluded the frame of the camera on my phone. 

That day turned out to be a doozy. 

Before I knew it, four people I knew were hospitalized and I got news of one’s passing. To say I was shocked is an understatement. 

I don’t blame that beautiful cat, but I couldn't help but have his sighting stuck in my head. Wives tales, superstitions, premonitions, whatever, I wonder how much of the warnings we get are ignored. What warnings am I ignoring…

If I remember correctly that was the same morning that I pondered the shortness of life. While making the bed I processed the news I had just received about a friend's death and I remembered my Mamaw saying that all her friends were gone. She had outlived so many friends and family and I wondered if my age was significant in the number of people I knew that were leaving this world. I dunno…

I do know that my eyes are open. I have changed my outlook and my focus. Knowing all too well the shortness of the life we have here on earth, I’m choosing to focus on what’s next. Every day that my eyes open I have another opportunity to get things right. To learn from yesterday and focus on the next 24 hours. And every day I pray to end the day without regrets.  

One regret I beat myself up over is holding back my heart for others to know true peace. True meaning for life. True forgiveness. True joy. 

From now on if I spill salt, drop a fork, step on a crack or see a black cat I’m gonna check myself and make sure I’m doing what I need to be doing. Loving those who need to be loved, forgiving and sharing the truth of salvation. 

Life is so short. Live like there isn’t tomorrow. Get right with God NOW. None of us know if we’ll have tomorrow. 

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