JUST ANOTHER DAY

There's a time to live and a time to die;
One day we all must say good-by.
Though death is daily found everywhere,
It catches most folk unprepared!

My day begins in a spin;
Sometimes I wish I had a twin!
The alarm clock rings, my kids get up;
I pour hot coffee in my cup.

I say a quick prayer,
I comb my hair,
I can't decide what I should wear.
Red or blue;
What shall I do?
I must choose quick; no time to lose!
My kids can't find their shoes and socks!
I'm frequently checking the kitchen clock.
Frustration builds, I start to fuss!
My kids rush out to catch the bus.

I crank my car and head for work.
DARN, hot coffee spills on my shirt!
As morning traffic creeps along,
I listen to my favorite songs.
At work I sit down at my desk,
there's much to do; what a mess!
I'm much too busy to break for lunch;
I'll grab a sandwich and fries to munch.

The hours at work don’t go by fast.
The time to go has come at last!
I'm very tired and about to flop,
But I need to make a few quick stops.
Walgreens, Publix, Dillard's too;
I have to return a pair of shoes.
Today I haven't really felt my best,
But I'll be fine with a little rest.

As I walk about the store and shop,
I clutch my chest and then I drop!
A woman shouts "Are you o.k.?"
I felt my life slip away.

My soul has entered a dark place;
Strange creatures stare in my face!
The air is filled with death and gloom;
I hope this nightmare ends real soon!

I had not planned to die today;
I have kids to raise and bills to pay!
My God! I'm only forty-two;
I still had many things to do!

I still can hear the pastor's voice:
"Heaven or hell is your choice.
Tomorrow may not come your way;
Give your heart to Christ today!"

I mocked at those who preached God's word.
I didn't believe the things I heard.
I would lie and pretend that I was saved.
I mimicked how the religious behaved.
I sung in the choir and said "Amen",
But I led a secret life of sin!
Every Sunday, I traditionally came;
God's word was preached to me in vain.

In hell my soul is bound in chains;
there is no rest for my tortuous pain!
Screaming and weeping are everywhere;
Continual torment and despair!

Just another day....so I thought;
My life on earth came to a halt!
If only I could live again,
I would not live and die in sin!

Death won’t announce how it comes;
It can be at work or while having fun.
Death will intrude upon dreams and plans;
It's not a respector of child or man.

What about the state of your heart?
Where will you go when your spirit departs?
There are only two eternal homes;
Heaven rejoices while hell moans!

Only in Christ are we fully assured
That our soul’s salvation is eternally secure.
Your choice will seal your final fate;
The wrong choice is an eternal mistake!

The most important choice you’ll make,
Is not having a baby or choosing a mate;
It’s not your career or buying a home,
It’s confessing Jesus as Lord alone!

Tomorrow maybe too late;
Now is the time, don’t hesitate!
Don’t gamble with your soul’s fate
Repent, for goodness sake!

His servant,
Sandra G Williams

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