Tomorrow Isn’t Promised—Make Today Count

Reach out

Life is unpredictable. We tell ourselves, Oh, I can do it tomorrow. I have time. It’s months away. It will get done. Then suddenly, life happens.

I heard some sad news today, and it made me reflect on all the tomorrows ahead—uncertain and beyond my control. The only thing I truly have is today. So, I ask myself:

• Have I done all I can today?

• Have I called Mom or Dad?

• Did I return my sister’s or brother’s call from the other day?

• Have I checked in on my grandparents, my son, or my daughter?

• What’s going on with my best friend?

We need to pause and reflect on these questions because the truth is, we control nothing except how we use the time we are given. We’ve all heard the saying, "Tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone." But do we truly live as if we believe it?

Maybe there’s someone we haven’t spoken to in a while—not because of a real issue, but simply because life got busy. Or perhaps we’re holding onto a grudge but can’t even remember why, waiting for the other person to make the first move.

The truth remains: tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. All we have is today.

I encourage you to reflect and, if possible, reach out to those you love. Let them know they are important to you. In a previous blog post, I talked about forgiveness—how it’s not about them, but about you. Forgiveness frees you, not them. And if speaking in person feels too hard, remember, the postal service still exists—yes, letters still travel far and wide… unless time has already run out.

Let’s stop being so busy that we assume we have all the time in the world. Instead, let’s treat each day as precious, making sure those we love feel loved, cared for, valued, and appreciated.

And with that, I want to say—I appreciate YOU. If you’re reading this, know that you are valued, you are needed, and you matter.

Be encouraged. 💛