TOMORROW'S MEMORIES WILL BE MADE TODAY.

This is MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, a national holiday that began to honor those who suffered and died in the tragic war between the States.  Over the years the significance of the day has grown to not only honor the war-dead, but to also remember loved ones who have passed from this world to the next.

It is important that we pause to REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE.
Too often we live detached lives.  Some think that there is nothing to be learned from the previous generation.  (That’s arrogance).  Some seem to be afraid of displays of emotion.  (That’s pride or insensitivity.)  Some are so selfish that they simply refuse to look at anyone but themselves.  (That’s narcisism).   

It is important that we remember that TOMORROW’S MEMORIES WILL BE MADE TODAY!  How we will be remembered is in our hands.  

Are we builders…             Or are we a demolition crew…

Are we encouragers…      Or are we discouragers…

Are we faithful…               Or are we unfaithful…

Are we lovers…                  Or are we haters…

Are we hopeful…              Or are we those who despair…

Are we lifters…                  Or are we downers…

Are we workers…             Or are we lazy…

Are we thinkers…             Or are we feel-ers…

Are we spiritual…             Or are we sensual…

Are we self-controlled    Or are we out of control...
Are we lovers...                  Or are we haters...
Are we forgivers...              Or are we grudgeholders...

Are we Spirit-driven       Or are we Purpose-driven...

Are we Christ’s…              Or are we Satan’s...

Finally, if you’re like me, there are memories you wish with all your heart you could erase from the record.  Men may or may not allow that.  But GOD is gracious. Ultimately how we will be remembered is determined by the set of the sail--the sail of our soul.  We remember King David's immorality but God remembered him as "a man after God's own heart."  How is that possible?  

It is possible because, David was not rebellious, nor was he self-righteous when confronted with his sin.  David was a repenter!

To those who repent of their sin, He washes away the guilt, the presence, and the power of sin!  

Hallelujah! WHAT A SAVIOR!