A Reflection for Today

I was reviewing my family website where my family and I communicate with one another news, updates, events, reminders, etc. It is such a great tool to keep in touch with one another and to openly express our feelings. And I came across a dedication to a family friend who passed last year. He was such a content man and it was his time, at a young age. And I just wanted to share what was on my heart to my family and in dedication to the man that was always so full of joy and love whenever you were around him! Below you will see the dedication to Stanley. He encouraged me and inspired me to share this and I pray that it blesses you as you reflect on today and God's plans for your life.


You Are Not Promised Tomorrow...to Stanley King

My heart is in so much joy right now because God is so good. His love is unconditional and that can never be taken away. I prayed before putting this out. I am merely speaking from my heart and sharing with you God's promise [Love]. Stanley has always expressed love through his actions, through his words, and through his heart. He is the reason I share this with you. With that being said, after hearing about Stanley, my heart feels and expresses the following:
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We live day to day expecting more than what we have been blessed with.

We hurt when something and/or someone hurts us.

We cry tears of joy when something wonderful happens.

We help each other during times of need.

We weep sadness when we lose those we love.

We work hard to get the things we desire in life.

We live our lives according to the world's way of functioning.

We celebrate weddings, graduations, anniversaries, births, and holidays.

We show our love for loved ones through our daily actions.

We are happy when someone praises us for something good we have done.

We sacrifice to make sure our families are provided for.

We dream of the kingdom of heaven and imagine ourselves living the kingdom of heaven.

We give our hearts, time, and selves to those we love.

We make a living using the skills we have been blessed with.

We live each day endulging in routines that we are conditioned to.

We live conformed to the things of this world.

What if He told you that your today is your final day here on earth?

How do we live and create our own kingdom of heaven while we are here on earth?

Love is the answer. Love is the only way.
Because we are not promised tomorrow, our only answer is to live for today.
Nothing in the past matters. The future is irrelevant.
The present is what matters most because we are not promised tomorrow.
Love is the answer. Love is the only way.
Because love lives in all of us, heaven on earth is possible.
The things of this world are just things.
The reality of this world is not of God.
The present is what matters most because we are not promised tomorrow.
Because God is Love and Love lives in us, then we are of God.
God created us in His own image. God is Love and we are of God.
The present is what matters most because we are not promised tomorrow.
Because the truth is that Love endures all things,
thus we are to live every day in Love.

We are not bound to the things of this world if we choose Love [God].
The present is what matters most because we are not promised tomorrow.
The only way to live for today is in Love.
Why care about tomorrow when God's promise lives today?

God's promise says,
"I love you unconditionally just the way you are.
I am always here loving you. Open your heart to me and my love.
I will show you the way. I am the answer because I am love.
The truth is in You. I, the Father, am in You.
Remember this truth.
Live this truth and you shall witness my promise to you."


What will you choose today? Because you are not promised tomorrow.

I love you all unconditionally and thank God for you.

Dedicated to Stanley King...you are Love
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Always loving you- - April