Destiny.

Sometimes, the smallest moments lead us to the biggest thoughts.

It all started with something as simple as editing my Instagram bio.

I was searching for the right quote to put at the end of it. Ahh, yes! We all do a little research before settling on our bios, so never mind. :)

I was editing it on my laptop, and since I couldn't add emojis directly, I picked up my phone.

Earlier, I had been looking at a quote about destiny. (The one in my bio. :))

But something unexpected happened.

As I picked up my phone, I came across a story posted by a brother of mine. It was about one of his friends who had passed away. I asked him what had happened, and it turned out to be an accident.

And suddenly, a big "WHAT IF?" popped into my mind.

What if I'm no more tomorrow?

There were times when I used to complain about my life, even to myself. Sometimes, I deliberately isolated myself, pretending that being alone was all I needed.

We all have those moments, don't we? Moments when we get caught up in our own thoughts, complain about little things, and forget how precious life actually is.

But that incident made me pause for a moment.

It reminded me of the wealthy man in the Bible who made plans for his future, only to be reminded that his life could end that very night.

We make plans, set goals, make wishes and dream about what tomorrow might bring. But do we ever really know if tomorrow is promised to us?

Destiny and the One above us.

If something is destined to happen, perhaps we cannot change it. But we can always pray to the One above us, asking Him to bless us with another tomorrow.

And maybe that's something we often overlook.

The message doesn't have to be about fearing tomorrow. It's about appreciating the fact that we have today.

It's about being grateful for the people around us, the little moments we often ignore, the opportunities we get and even the ordinary days we sometimes complain about.

We don't know what tomorrow holds. But we do have today, and perhaps that's enough reason to be thankful.

A little something before you leave...

I honestly don't know why I'm writing all this. Maybe it was just a random thought that needed to be put into words.

But I hope, truly hope, that this reaches someone someday. Maybe someone who needs a little reminder to appreciate life, to stop taking everything for granted, or simply to be thankful for another day.

And if you've made it this far, here's a little Bible verse for you:

"Be strong and courageous... for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

— Joshua 1:9

Take care of yourself. Appreciate today. And don't forget to thank God for another tomorrow when it comes.

Until next time. ❤️- AFRIN :)

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