S – Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. ²⁷ He will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. 

Mark 13:26–27 CSB

O – There is a day coming when Jesus will return.  It will be a time of gathering while displaying great power and glory.

A – There is a healthy element to live with a sense of anticipation of Christ’s return.  If you use that to keep your relationship vibrant and real, it is more of ongoing growth and maintenance.  If you are lazy with it, it will be cumbersome to “pick up” a relationship you “know” but haven’t worked on in a long time. If you have chosen not to have the relationship, it will be devastating with little hope for what is to come.

R – Lord, help me to live today with such genuine love for you and others that I am ready for your return.  Whether today, tomorrow or whenever, I want my relationship with you to be strong and vibrant.  I want to live a life that shines your love so others can have that relationship as well.