Leave Nothing Undone

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

In a story published by Action News 5 Saturday, the following was reported: A 26-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was struck by a car while jogging Saturday morning, according to Florida authorities. Miramar Police said Onyxia Delinois, who’s known as an avid runner, was hit by a car sometime between 6:30 a.m., near the 18300 block of Miramar Parkway. She was ahead of her running group when the driver struck her, according to WPLG. Authorities said the driver fled the scene after hitting her. Delinois was taken to the hospital where officials said she’s fighting for her life. According to her Instagram account, she just celebrated one year of marriage in March. Now her family is by her side, hopeful for her recovery, WSVN reported.

And you know, as I read this story, I was saddened by the thought that none of us are guaranteed tomorrow, much less the next minute or the next hour. Which is the very reason we should make every effort now to “be kind and compassionate to one another” at all times, to be quick to forgive those who have wronged us, and to seek forgiveness from those we may have wronged without delay. You see, once we’re gone there will be no second chances to speak the words, “I love you” or to say, “I’m sorry if I hurt you.” Nor will there be any second chances to wrong a right, express our feelings, or to mend a hurt with someone who might die unexpectedly. Which is the very reason we must leave nothing undone. 

So consider what might be left unfinished today my friend and make every effort to finish it quickly. Speak the words that need to be spoken and do the deeds that need to be done. Because as this story clearly shows, life can change in an instant. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that life is fleeting and unpredictable. Help us to truly understand this so we would live with eternity in mind, but leave nothing undone here on earth. Father, we pray for the complete healing of Onyxia and that good would come out of this for all involved. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!