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Life is far more fragile than we tend to admit, and Scripture repeatedly reminds us that our time is not guaranteed—our next breath is a gift, not a promise. At the same time, the return of Christ is presented as imminent, not in the sense of a predicted date, but in the certainty that it could happen at any moment. That combination should not produce fear-driven panic, but sober readiness: a life marked by repentance, faith, and obedience. Being prepared means more than acknowledging these truths intellectually—it means living daily with an eternal perspective, keeping short accounts with God, turning from sin, and walking in faithfulness. It calls us to reject complacency and spiritual delay, because the opportunity to respond to God’s grace is now, not later.