Sheridan Lutheran Church
Live Like You Were Dying™
Daily Devotionals
Daily Devotional Wednesday, April 2

Psalm 118:24

"This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." (New Revised Standard Version)

 

Do you ever stop to think when your alarm clock goes off in the morning that the Lord is responsible for setting this day into motion? Perhaps with this understanding we would bound out of bed instead of pushing the snooze button. God is the one who brought the sun up over the horizon and God is the one who gifts you with another day of life. This understanding should empower us to drink our morning coffee with a smile and a heart filled with gratitude and thankfulness. Pastor Larry, in his message this past weekend, encouraged us to "embrace today" and to live "with no regrets." Think about your schedule today. How can you live it to the fullest expression of God's love for you AND God's love for others through you?

 
-Pastor Rhonda

Weekly Faith Talk Starters

  • If you knew that you had only 30 days to live, how would that affect your life? Your relationships? Your priorities?
  • As you seek to embrace today, what is one thing that you can do to insure that you will have no regrets?
  • What is one concrete change you can make in your life that will aid you in anticipating eternity?

Prayer of the Week
Risen and Ever-living Lord Jesus, we praise and thank you for your sacrifice on the cross and glorious Easter victory for us. You came that we might have abundant new life here on earth and the promise of life with you forever in heaven. As we seek to "live like we were dying," fill us with your Living Spirit. Empower us to embrace today, anticipate eternity, and rearrange our priorities according to your priorities for our lives. We pray this in your precious name, Jesus. Amen.

Join a Small Group
Small Groups are encouraged to meet weekly throughout this series.   We are offering an opportunity for everyone to be involved in a small group by holding round table discussions at 9:45 and 11:00 each Sunday in both the Chapel and the Music Room and at 6:30 each Wednesday in the Family Life Center.  These sessions will be facilitated by Sheridan's pastoral staff.   If you have never been in a small group before this is an easy way to meet people in a non threatening way.   If you are interested in joining a small group that meets regularly at another time please contact Kathy Paisley at k.paisley@sheridanlutheran.org.
Sunday's Message
Missed all or part of the Sunday Message?  It is now available online.  Use the link below to view Pastor Larry's sermon, "Live Like You Were Dying."
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2351477059345094949
 
Key Verse
Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
 
Weekly Blessing
Make the sign of the cross on the forehead of each member of your family as you bless them and say: May the Risen Christ empower you to live like you were dying as you embrace each day and live life abundantly!
 
Round Table Discussions
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
in the Family Life Center
 
Saturdays at 6:30 PM in the Music Room
 
Sundays at 9:45 and 11:00 AM
in the Chapel and Music Room