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The Biggest Secret in Life Most Discover Too Late - Do It Now
Time is one of the most precious gifts God gives us. Yet how often do we postpone doing what is right? We say, “I’ll go to confession next month,” or “I’ll fix that relationship later,” or “I’ll pray more when life slows down.” But the truth is, none of us are promised tomorrow. Jesus warns us clearly in Matthew 24:44: “You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” The time to do what is right is now, not when it’s easier, not when we feel more motivated, and not someday down the road.
“I Thought I Had More Time...”
Throughout history, many have faced sudden moments that changed everything -moments where death, illness, or tragedy struck without warning. Some were left with only regret. Consider the words of Steve Jobs, who famously said as he faced terminal illness: “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
Jobs was not Catholic, but his words echo a deep truth: we must not delay what truly matters. Saint Alphonsus Liguori, a Doctor of the Church, put it more bluntly: “Time is a treasure of inestimable value; because in every moment of time we may gain an increase of grace and eternal glory.” How many graces have we let pass by because we were waiting for a better time?
What Should You Do Today?
This isn’t a message of fear. It’s a message of hope. God is offering you this moment - this day to begin again. Here are 10 life-giving things you can do today:
Go to Confession - Reconcile with God. Don’t carry that burden another day.
Forgive someone - Even if they don’t ask. Free yourself from bitterness.
Tell someone you love them - Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Pray from the heart - Even if it’s been years. God is waiting.
Read Scripture - Let God speak into your life today.
Attend Mass - Even a weekday Mass can transform your week.
Give something up for someone else - Sacrifice unlocks love.
Help a stranger - Feed the hungry, comfort the lonely, visit the sick.
Start that thing God’s been asking you to do - Begin.
Thank God - For this moment. This breath. This chance.
As St. Augustine once said: “God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.”
A Positive Challenge: Live Like It’s Day One
Living with urgency doesn’t mean living in panic. It means living with focus. Like each sunrise is your first - and could be your last. If you’re 80 years old, that means you’ve been given around 29,200 mornings. Every single one was a gift from God. If you’re 18 or 35 or 60 - how many have you wasted? How many more will you waste? Jesus came so we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). But abundant life only comes when we say yes to Him today. Don’t wait to become who God made you to be. Don’t wait to be holy. Don’t wait to love, serve, forgive, heal, or start over.
Final Encouragement
The enemy wants you to believe that you’re not ready… that it’s too late… or that it’s okay to put off the things of God.
But God says: “Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation.” – 2 Corinthians 6:2
Take one step today. Just one. And then take another tomorrow. That’s how saints are made - not all at once, but one faithful day at a time.
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