I woke up early this morning and could not go back to sleep. Normally I will say a quick prayer and wait for a few to hear from God. My mama always told me when you wake up like that God wants you to pray. But this morning I just went to the bathroom and got something to drink and turned on the TV. I feel like a missed the mark this morning. I should have been praying. Some friends of mine tragically lost their brother last night and I feel like that is who I should have been praying for. I know I had no way of knowing what was going on but its moments like this that make me remember. Its not at all about me. Life is about moments and what we can do to help one another. I am not close to these young ladies but I truly admire them. They are an extremely close family so it hurts my heart that they have to go through this.
It made me take a step back and appreciate what I have. I have a brother who I don't see every day but I can still talk to him or see him if I want. So I immediately texts him and told him I loved him and to have a good day. I texts him because I know he was on his way to church. But I will call him later just so I can hear his voice. I have a sister who I pray for daily. I am not sure what is going on with her and I am worried. There is nothing in the street for her. She has a family that loves her and a son that needs her. You can not make someone do what is right. So the tears I cried for those sisters this morning in the loss of their brother. I cried also for my sister. I need her to get her life back on track before its too late. Hug your brother or sister if you can. If you can not reach them call them, email them, text them. Tomorrow is not promised. Pray for your family daily. Love one another and keep God first.
Your message is so true and it brings life and living to home. My brother called our house in West Oakland from Germany where he was stationed in the Army and spoke to everyone but me because I was at work. He left a message with my mother that he needed to talk to me and it was important. I never got a chance to have that important talk with my brother because the next day he died from a hole that punctured his corrotid artery, which caused him to bleed to death. No one knew my brother was bleeding to death and I live every day wondering what he wanted to say to me that was important to him. If God has placed someone on you heart to call, text, email or mail do it like it is your last chance to do so. Care ye one for another. Love ya, Sis. Sheila
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