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Hypothetically, such a question is impossible because life only moves fast forward, and there’s no definite way to pause, stop and rewind time. None of us can toy with the flow of time. Partly because we have no control over it, and only God can determine the ultimate course of this life until the end. Only God has the authority to use the remote control of our lives whenever He pleases.
The Episodes of Life
Our daily lives run like an episode within a drama series, minus the opening credits, official soundtracks, and moments of background music sprinkled on the side. If we are the characters in our plot, then God is undoubtedly the director who has all the power to keep the show going or when to pause and put a stop to it. Much like how we are mere audiences to the shows we watch, we can’t do anything once the twists and turns occur because only the director and screenwriters know how the show will go.
We don’t have any control over how our stories will unfold; that’s why we don’t know how we’ll end up after departing from this world. Even if we get to hold the remote control for a day, the least we can do is pause and play. Nothing good comes out of forcing ourselves to constantly look back and change the scenes that have already happened. Even God wouldn’t do such a thing because He has our lives written to the very end.
RIP Replay Button
We often hear those words in a comment on a music video or any video content we see online. It’s often used in an amusing context, for when something is too good, it needs a lot of replays.
However, the reality isn’t as playable as it seems repetitive. All the tragedy, depression, hurt, and disappointment couldn’t have helped us shield ourselves better from feeling those things before they even come. And since real life is only moments moving forward, both the good and bad moments in our life’s episodes are essential to building us into a character that God, the master writer, intended us to be. What if the words we never said, deeds we never acted upon, and emotions we bottled up inside are part of the careful design that will play a role in our daily lives?
Why Pausing Matters
We may hit PAUSE to keep our sanity together, especially in a world where everything and everyone else is too loud for us to hear God’s voice. This is a good thing for us since it will reinforce our declining faith and maybe set us on the right track, according to Dr. Julius Mosley II.
Everyone needs to be aware of why such pauses are necessary. It could be a bad day at work, tensions at school or home, etc. Sometimes you wish you could get away somewhere or have the power to shut everyone up to collect your thoughts and feelings. You might be tired of running through and require a breath of fresh air to gather the strength to carry on. Make a conscious effort to choose your battles wisely, and avoid getting sidetracked in your episode of life until the storyline is once again sorted out.
Fill your thoughts with only the good memories throughout your life, no matter when or how they happened. They are your stronghold, and through the comforting power of God, He will deliver you in times of trouble and affliction. Who knows, He might even flip the script and create something new that will be brighter and better.
All Credit Belongs to Him
Isn’t it common courtesy to give credit to where it is due? In television, visual art, and other aspects of life, there will always be rolling credits of people who’ve worked tooth and nail to make the best results.
At the end of our lives, only one person should be given the sole credit for blessing us with a beautiful and eventful life. God is the one we should look to if we need a pause, and He’s the only one with all the right to stop our lives. Although hitting the replay button is undoubtedly out of the question.
