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A Last Goodbye

We live in a world today that could very well in end in the blink of an eye. Amidst all of the hell that goes on in the world, you cannot forget the meaning of life and the people that surround you.

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A Last Goodbye
Matt Jenkins

I felt moved to create a video like this. We will in a world today that may end in the blink of an eye. By that, you never know when your last goodbye will truly be. This is a story of two best friends, whose bond was unbreakable. What comes next is shocking and unforeseen. Make sure you always say goodbye, because you never know when it will end. This is, “The Call.”

This story is one that was laid on my heart after a candlelight service at the Wesley Foundation here at Arkansas Tech. There’s darkness in life, but it’s who we surround ourselves with to overcome the darkness, i.e. the light of Christ.

I feel that a story like this was needed. We live in a world today that could very well in the end in the blink of an eye. Especially when you add in all of the hell that is going on in our world today. It seems like every day, another tragic event takes place and people are losing their loved ones for no reason at all. I know, personally, there’s a long list of people that I haven’t had the chance to say goodbye to. Through this film, I wanted to share my idea of never living with regrets and always live for the day, as if it was your last. Life’s too short.

I mentioned it earlier, there is a darkness that has taken over our world. A darkness of hatred, violence, and tragedy. I am a man of faith and believe fully in the power of God and believe 100% of what the power of prayer can do for a person, a community, and the world. With the circumstances that we're in right now, the light and power of Christ are about the only thing that can save us right now. The power of prayer is amazing, and our nation needs that prayer right now. Our world needs that prayer right now.

Anything can happen in life. We may not be here tomorrow. I challenge you to hug your best friend, tell your significant other that you love them, and be yourself. Be what God called you to be. Be the light of Christ that this world so desperately needs right now. It could end in the blink of an eye.

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