Bucket List

A friend and I watched The Bucket List over the weekend. I remember seeing the movie when it first came out, but I wanted to see it again because it has a great message. I wrote this after I saw the movie the first time. I'm re-posting it here for those who may not have read it. Hope you enjoy.

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Do you have a bucket list — a list of things you hope to do before you. . . well, kick the bucket?

I recently saw The Bucket List, a popular and funny movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.The movie is about a corporate billionaire and a car mechanic who are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room.

The two discover they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they "kick the bucket."

Together, they embark on the roadtrip of a lifetime, becoming friends along the way and learning to live life to the fullest.

In my own life, I don't have a bucket list. Not exactly.

But I do believe you have to do things while you're able. Your life can change in a moment, and suddenly you're no longer able to do things you once enjoyed — or things you planned to do in the future. You have to make the most of every opportunity.

When I first started driving, I wanted to see the world — or at least what's in the surrounding states. I would set out in my little Chevy Cavalier and start exploring. My weekends were spent on jaunts over to New Mexico, Oklahoma or Kansas. Oftentimes, I didn't tell anyone I was going. I was young, single and free. I loved the feel of the open road.

I couldn't do that now. I began having back problems in my late 20s, and sitting in the car for long periods became almost unbearable. I'll always have those memories, though.

Too often, we put things off, thinking we have plenty of time. But we never know when things will change.

I wrote my life's story when I was still in my 20s because I felt I had a message to tell, and I didn't want to take a chance of missing out on an opportunity to touch others with my experiences.

My book was published in 1996, and since then I've been able to share my testimony with others through it. That was very important to me.

It's even more important now as I see the Day of the Lord approaching. If we're ever going to live for the Lord, we better do it now. The Bible says today is the day of salvation. We're seeing prophesy fulfilled every day right before our eyes.

Where are you today? If you've ever thought about serving the Lord, start now. Turn to Him. Ask Him to forgive your sins. Surrender your life to Him. Then begin walking with Him.

But do it now.

You never know if today could be the day Jesus comes for His people — or the day you take your last breath. Don't take a chance of missing out on the most important thing in life: A relationship with Jesus Christ.