Last week I finished a little book entitled, The Greatest Salesman In the World. It is an interesting read and one that causes the reader to think about what is important in life.
About mid-way through the book, one of the chapters begins with these words: “I will live this day as if it is my last.” The same chapter ends with these words: “I will live this day as if it is my last. And if it is not, I shall fall to my knees and give thanks.”
I have continued to ponder those words. I wish I could say with integrity and a straight face that I make the most of each moment. But sadly, I fear there are more minutes in the day that go wasted than I would care to count. Perhaps that is your confession too.
But what if, today, I truly lived this day as if I knew it would be my last? What if I gave every ounce of effort possible to make sure that this would turn out to be the greatest day of my life? Would this day look differently?
I am not referring to productivity only. Relationships could be enriched. Experiences could be life forming. Words could carry deeper meaning. Lives could be changed.
And then, at the end of the day, I could lay my head down in gratitude for the time God has given me. And tomorrow, if God so chooses, if I wake, I should fall to my knees and thank God for another day to do the same.
God, may it be so!
Clay in the Hands 
Very good.