Life is Short

Be kind today because there may be no tomorrow. – R. Murray  

If the Good Samaritan had not helped the man he found on the road…..well!  

If we’re honest we often take it for granted that we will be around tomorrow, and the next day and the day after that, and so forth. We presume on God’s graciousness and favor only because it has been so prevalent in our lives. He is a mighty good God. But the truth in fact is tomorrow is not a guarantee for anyone of us. If we really take time to consider this truth, it should really help us put life in proper perspective; that we have so little time to do the will of The Master. Time spent being upset, irate, angry, vengeful, hostile, etc. is really wasted time we can never recoup. Today is the day to make a difference for the kingdom.  

Until tomorrow…..  

Pastor Botts  

“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” – Proverbs 27:1

Sweet Forgetfulness

The ability to forget is a great gift of grace. – D. Bonhoeffer  

On the road that fateful day the Good Samaritan saw a person in need not an enemy. Hmm!  

MEMORY – we treasure it. And well we should for much of life springs forth from it. And we study it more and more to increase it. Science may continue to study the overall capacity and ability of the human brain, but without a doubt, no matter their findings; the ability to forget is one of the greatest gifts of grace God could have given us. In the span of life we have here on earth all of us have had or will have events and pains we’d rather not remember, for we know the negative impact they could have on our lives. The ability to forget keeps us forward focused and unlimited in our desire for hope and progress, which are key components in our daily living for God.  

Until tomorrow….  

Pastor Botts  

“…for I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” – Jeremiah 31:34