Spoilers!

I enjoy spoilers. When I'm catching up on a TV show or am about to watch a new movie, I like knowing as many of the plot details as possible. For me, this does the exact opposite of spoiling the story. It makes it all the more interesting for me to see how it will be played out.

A lot of my friends and family aren't as into the spoiler scene as I am. In fact, my brother goes to great lengths to ensure that I disbelieve the spoilers I've already read. It doesn't work out so well for him, though.

Sometimes, I wish life came with  spoiler reports. It would be nice to know what tomorrow has in store so I could be better prepared for it. Then again, I'd probably try really hard to prevent some of those plot twists. I think that's a common thought. 

How many sci-fi shows are out there involving time travel and a character's desire to redo the past? The end result comes out with them changing what they wanted to change but despising the other changes to life's events caused by their new actions.

Perhaps we're better off not knowing, carrying on like we know we should, and trusting God for the results. And maybe, just maybe, Jesus knew what he was talking about when he told us not to worry about tomorrow. I may not have a spoiler guide to life, but I am sure enjoying the storyline.

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