A man discovered that he had terminal cancer. For weeks he moped around the house avoiding loved ones, inwardly blaming God, and wondering why this tragedy had to happen to him. Several days later, after much thought, he made this decision: "I am not dead yet, and for the rest of my life, I will live each day to its fullest."
Weeks later, when he was interviewed, he said that he had experienced a more abundant life in the weeks after his decision than during his prior 42 years. He said that colors seemed more vivid, and the laughter of children more precious. One of the suggestions he gave to help others with terminal illnesses was; consider each day as a gift from God; enjoy it fully.
The Bible teaches this kind of attitude. No one knows what their life will be like tomorrow, or whether he will be alive tomorrow. James 4:14 says, "...Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away."
Worrying about tomorrow will only complicate today. Jesus said in Matthew 6:34; "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." The Psalmist states in Psalms 118:24, "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
Consequently, we must make the best of each day which the Lord allows us to have. We need to ask ourselves these vital, important questions: "Am I allowing the Lord to control my attitudes and actions today? Am I living this day to its fullest to the glory of God?" May the Lord help us be a light of inspiration to all that know us as we strive to be faithful until the very end (Revelation 2:10).
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