"My best friend gave me the best advice
He said "Each day's a gift and not a given right."
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day, and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the price is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you're never living twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?

And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are

So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?

And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?"

---If Today was Your Last Day by Nickleback


Today, I was listening to this song and I started to wonder. If today was my last day, what would I do? Would I really care that my precalc homework for tomorrow is almost done or that my room is a mess(my sister might care about that;), or would it matter more that I didn't call either of my best friends yesterday even though I planned to, because I was "too busy." Would my precious grades even come to my mind, or would I regret all the times I put off spending time with my siblings.

Maybe, if today was my last day, I'd get around to doing and saying things I should have done and said a long time ago. Maybe I'd tell that old friend how much I appreciate our friendship, and how he's always put up with me and been there for me when I wasn't always there for him. Maybe I'd tell my one best friend that she's always been my rock, but right now she's scaring me. She's getting involved with the wrong people, and I wish she'd take my advice and get out of that group. Maybe I would tell my other best friend that she is such a steady person and doesn't need to change to "be cool." Maybe, if I knew that today was my last day, I'd tell my parents what they mean to me, and how they've given me the ability to dream and aim high with my life, and I'm so grateful that they've never held me back. Maybe I'd go to that high school I go to everyday, and tell the kids I come in contact with everyday about the hope that I have in Jesus Christ. Maybe I'd call up relatives and fix broken relationships, and tell them how much I want then to come to a saving knowledge of Christ.

Isn't it amazing how God can use a secular song and convict us with it? Maybe instead of waiting until its too late, I'll start on all of those things right now.