All this from a Commercial!

I don't watch a ton of television except for in the evenings when the kids are in bed. I keep seeing this commercial for a television movie called "For One More Day". I have absolutely no idea what this movie is about other than the fact that the main character gets to spend one more day with his mother who has recently passed away. I see this commercial literally every time I turn on the television.... Coincidence?

Anyhow, I was laying in bed last night after seeing the commercial yet again and, of course, I could not stop thinking about how I live each day. I truly do not live as though each day is my last. I often fill my time doing petty things like errands, housework, tidying, busy stuff..... while Connor tags along, plays or just wanders around collecting things to put in his room. I sure spend a lot of time doing things that are meaningless. Why? I have no idea how long I will live....so why don't I do things that will make a difference each day? Things that will bring my family joy and myself joy. Things that will make a difference for God! Errands do NOT bring me joy nor do they make a difference.

When Jim and I decided I would stay at home with our kids, I had HUGE plans, big ideas, major goals.....yet, somehow, those plans don't always take precedence. If I only had one more day, I would spend it completely engaged with Payton, Connor and Jim. I would put their needs before my own ALL the time. I would pray with them and for them at every opportunity. I would teach Payton and Connor, by example, the need for compassion and understanding for others. And, I would focus on the "good" in them instead of the "bad". I would look at them as they are....an utter blessing to me. I would make sure that without a doubt they know how much they are loved by me and by God. I would live my life as an example for God every day, not just "some" days. In the "big picture", life here is a blink of an eye.....I need to do the best job I can while I am here...I only get one chance. When I stand before God, I don't want to be ashamed...I want to hear Him tell me "Job well done"!