“Do You Have a Moment?” by Justin March

If I had only known
the last time would be the last time
I would have put off all the things I had to do
I would have stayed a little longer, held on a little tighter
Now what I’d give for one more day with you

‘Cause there’s a wound
here in my heart where something’s missing
And they tell me that it’s gonna heal with time
But I know you’re in a place where all your wounds have been erased
And knowing yours are healed is healing minе

The only scars in
Heaven, thеy won’t belong to me and you
There’ll be no such thing as broken and all the old will be made new
And the thought that makes me smile now even as the tears fall down
Is that the only scars in Heaven are on the Hands that hold you now

“Scars in Heaven” Casting Crowns

Have you ever regretted missing a lunch date, a meet up for coffee, or any
other event where you had the chance to spend time with family or friends? Have
you ever thought you were too busy, let work be your main priority, or made
excuses as to why you could not take a few moments to engage with those God has
surrounded you with?

I had more time than usual this week to think about how I prioritize my life.
My body has not allowed me to do much since the fall, and I have spent many
hours contemplating why I felt this simple chore was more important than
anything else. I was given a long weekend to spend time with this family I
love, but because of the choice I made, I spent the weekend in the hospital and
was bed-ridden once I got home.

How many times have I made the choice to not answer the phone, not accept a
meeting invitation from a friend, or not do something enjoyable because I
thought I was too busy? How many opportunities have I missed because I let
mundane chores or circumstances that do not matter become the priority over
spending precious moments with those I love?

As this song played through my headphones Friday afternoon, I was reminded how
short our lives truly are. I was reminded that spending time with loved ones is
important, and that I need to recognize when God is giving me the opportunity
to have moments I will cherish forever. And I need to understand that the
chores I deem important are just miniscule tasks that can be taken care of when
time allows.

We are only given one life. It is short, it is full of opportunities, and it is
open to having the free will to make decisions. We can either lie on the
pavement as the ladder gives out from under us, or we can spend the time
laughing, loving, and cherishing those around us. I know what choices I will be
making from now on.

Make sure you keep in touch with those dear to you. Make sure you spend time in
the moments that make you happy. And make sure you do God’s work and encompass
His plan for your life in everything you do. Those chores can wait, work will
always be busy, and that “to do” list will never be finished. So, when you have
the opportunity to do something you love, especially with those that have a
special place in your heart, embrace the moment and allow God to bless your
life in ways that no “task” can ever fulfill.