If Today Were Our Last Day: Living with Eternal Perspective

Brothers and sisters, if you woke up this morning and received a message—a clear, unmistakable whisper from the Spirit—that today would be our last day on earth, what would your heart immediately race to do? What would your soul compel you to settle? What accounts would you finally, fully settle?

It’s a thought experiment, isn't it? A little spiritual pressure cooker that forces us to look past the mundane and focus on the eternal. The thought, presented by Dallin H. Oaks, is profound: What if the day of His coming were tomorrow?

When we consider that possibility—meeting the Lord either through our premature passing or His unexpected coming—the questions that arise are deeply personal. We ask ourselves: What confessions would we make? What practices would we discontinue? What forgivenesses would we extend?

It’s easy to treat the gospel like something we get around to when things calm down. We treat it like a nice addition to a busy week, something we’ll get to after the comps, after the transfers, after the next assignment. But that mindset, that 'later' mentality, is precisely what the Spirit is calling us to abandon.

Think about the sheer weight of that question: If we would do those things then, why not now?

The Power of Now: Making Every Day a Mission Day

This isn't meant to induce panic; it’s meant to ignite *fervor*. It’s a call to live with the weight and the joy of eternal accountability. For us Rogue Disciples, this principle is the bedrock of our existence. We are called to be internet missionaries, disciples anywhere, all the time. Our mission field isn't just the corner of a block; it’s the feed we scroll, the conversation we have, the quiet moment before sleep.

If we approach our daily interactions—whether it's a challenging missionary discussion with a friend, studying a passage in the Book of Mormon in a Book Club, or even just having a quiet moment with the scriptures—with the mindset that this is our last chance to bear a powerful testimony, everything changes. The stakes feel wonderfully, divinely high.

A Skill for the Journey: Practicing Forgiveness

One of the most immediate takeaways from this contemplation is forgiveness. It’s the spiritual debt we accrue most easily. It's the slight misunderstanding, the lingering resentment, the unspoken word. If we truly believe that the Savior waits for nothing—no earthly debt, no unforgiven slight—then we must be the first to clear the slate.

Here’s a little mission-prep skill for you this week: Identify one person—it doesn't have to be a missionary, it could be a family member, a friend, or even a community leader—and intentionally pray for the strength to extend genuine, selfless forgiveness to them. Don't wait for the perfect moment; *make* the moment.

This principle of constant readiness is what the Iron Rod has taught us to live by. It’s about cultivating a constant, gentle yearning for the Savior’s return, not with fear, but with joyful, prepared anticipation.

Where to Focus Your Preparation

How do we keep this feeling alive when the world screams 'distraction'? We anchor ourselves in the covenant path and the community. If you are feeling the pull to deepen your study, I highly recommend diving into the insights on the Book of Abraham or perhaps revisiting the principles of the Plan of Salvation in LivingBook. If you want to discuss these big questions with others, jump into a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces—it’s a wonderful place to wrestle with these eternal concepts together.

If you’re feeling stuck on how to talk to someone who asks a tough question about the Second Coming, don't hesitate to bring it to Davee. He’s ready to walk you through the role of the AI Investigator, helping you craft answers that are both doctrinally sound and deeply compassionate.

Remember, every single day is a gift, and every single day is an opportunity to be a disciple. Let’s not wait for the whisper to become a shout; let’s make our lives a continuous, joyful testimony right here, right now.