What about Tomorrow?
By: Maxine M.

Time seems to move ever so slowly, but constantly marches onward without fail
We go about life working, playing, planning, dreaming and fighting whatever problems assail
Thinking that by OUR plans, OUR efforts, OUR wisdom we will prevail

Believing WE are masters of our fate, OUR ingenuity & determination will make life great
Yesterday’s “good times” band wagon was rolling…we were told “get on board before it’s too late”
Warning signs abounded but we closed eyes and ears to this debate

Smooth talking investors SEEMED to make so much sense
Like dominos, long established institutions fell…their stability a long time pretense
WE can’t FAIL, we’re too big, too important was their arrogant defense

So we basked in yesterday’s glory, ignoring the FACT we have little control
Now unknown days are ahead…days of stress that can take such a toll
Days of turmoil, chaos, uncertainty…tomorrow will I still be on the pay-roll?

For a great many CHANGES in life’s plans tomorrow may entail
Changes in employment, economic status…how long before our house is for sale?
Today’s prosperous path now must be changed to a more frugal trail

In these trying times the family unit can suddenly be torn apart
Today’s promises of love can vanish in tomorrow’s troubled heart
Lust, greed, envy, anger, jealousy…Satan has gleefully released as a firey dart

Our health also may change…today’s hidden problem tomorrow may become known
Even our children are VULNERABLE, enduring physical trials before they are grown
Nothing brings our head out of the clouds like realizing we’re merely flesh and bone

Today’s “needs” relied on The MARKETS for a big nest egg in future days
Buy now pay later, enjoy yourself, YOU deserve it…the modern day phrase
Cell phone, computer games, latest technology, electronic toys…all a must have craze

Did we NEED the “big gas guzzler” manly machine instead of the fuel efficient car?
A small “starter” home is a thing of the past…EASY CREDIT has raised desire’s bar
To patiently wait and save for a secure future…seems THAT is pushing common sense too far

So, WILL tomorrow bring even more trouble…what more bad news will we learn?
For our over-inflated economic bubble has burst…even the rich show concern
Today’s high prices may well be even higher tomorrow experts discern

Caught in a drastic downward spiral…will there be food on our table?
The future we THOUGHT was so certain, is it only a fable?
Even the wisest among us ask why…why has tomorrow become so unstable?

But shouldn’t THESE TIMES turn us to the ONE who does know what the future will be?
For HE isn’t shocked or surprised at whatever tomorrow has to decree
Many, in wide-eyed amazement, will say “please tell us, who is He?”

Giving us opportunity to tell them how from all the ages past…through everlasting eternity
God the Father has & will exist and that He sent His Son as a sacrifice to die on Calvary’s tree
That by His death & resurrection, ALL from tomorrow’s dark judgment, can be set free

With arms wide open the Son will declare today’s doubt & fear, for certainty, you can trade
If you believe in Me, I’ll rescue you from the MESS man has made
For “I AM” the ONLY guarantee of a bright tomorrow…otherwise, hope will continue to fade

Because for lost unbelievers, tomorrow means a day closer to the great tribulation test
But for MY children, in a twinkling of an eye, today’s trouble will be put to rest
So why DO you worry? Be not afraid, have faith that MY way is best

So it seems INEVITABLE that coming days will bring changes to our individual circumstance
Changes in priorities, some changes are beyond our control…as the world’s destiny will advance
But our final destination is by OUR choice, so choose JESUS!!…see how your life He’ll enhance