Living on Borrowed Time

When was the last time you heard someone say that we are living on borrowed time?

 

How do those words resonate with you?

 

Earlier this week, I was reminded of that specific phrase when I noticed that I needed to change out the batteries of one of my clocks.

 

Metaphorically, we are all set to stop without notice.

 

Every birthday that each of us receives is a gift.

 

We take for granted that our batteries don’t need to be changed.

 

I don’t mean this to be morbid; however, why do some people live long, productive lives and others do not?

 

If we knew how long we were going to live, I’m sure our decisions each day would be different.

 

Each of us is dealt with different experiences in the game of life.

 

I remember being 30 and bulletproof, living on the edge, and learning different experiences growing up.

 

Today, I am grateful that I wasn’t worried about borrowed time and for being willing to step outside the norms.

 

As we look into our mirrors each morning, what are we seeing?

 

Are we seeing how our youth has left us as we age gracefully, or are we complaining about life?

 

We subconsciously live on borrowed time, yet we don’t act like it.

 

We don’t act like it because sometimes life happens and gets in the way of things we need to accomplish.

 

As I write, I’m aware of the people who continually pray for me each day as it relates to Psalm 121:8.

 

“The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.”  Psalm 121:8

 

One thing that is consistent is that we all know there are only 24 hours a day.

 

As many navigate busy schedules and various activities planned, we can’t extend the day beyond 24 hours.

 

Maybe you were like me and used cutting-edge technology to keep you on track with time.

 

I started out using the “Palm Pilot” in the late ’90s to manage my time better with all the meetings I needed to attend.

 

However, as we all know, newer devices such as smart phones and tablets eventually replaced the Palm Pilot.

 

Palm Pilot: Everything You Need to Know – History-Computer

 

It seems sometimes you and I can’t escape time, even with technology.

 

I’m aware of the use of Facebook; for example, family and friends display how many use their time, showing us all the various activities of travel and enjoying life with no regrets.

 

Ironically, I am aware that no matter how well you plan, sometimes we get distracted as time runs out, and we find ourselves late or almost late for an event.

 

For some, it’s in their DNA to run late, and they don’t believe in backward planning.

 

Maybe they underestimate the time it takes to prepare and travel from one location to another.

 

Nevertheless, you might be living on borrowed time if you are one of those people.

 

Today, we have so much that requires our full attention, yet not enough time to complete it.

 

Returning to the metaphor of clocks with batteries, take notice of all the timepieces in your house and the last time you had to set them physically.

 

We are all at some time going to get a power surge and knock our clocks off tasks.

 

Better yet, many complain about our weekends.  They are too short, and they wonder where the time went.

 

Sometimes, we get overwhelmed by competing events that take us off our daily routines.

 

I know, for example, that each time my dog wakes me up in the middle of the night, my sleep patterns are off, and I feel like I’m on borrowed time.

 

Therefore, on this day, think about how much of your borrowed time is productive.

 

In the end, will you have any regrets for not taking full advantage of it?

 

Blog source: https://mckinleysthoughts.com/living-on-borrowed-time/

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