AM - Psalm 137 and 144
PM - Psalm 42 and 43
Gospel - John 11:28-44
For reflection: What are some "old grave clothes" that still need to be shed for you to feel truly free in Christ?
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I remember that when my Dad died, he had a suit in his closet that was designated as his burial clothes. He planned for his death. He knew how he wanted to be dressed. By virtue of his request, we knew what he didn’t want to wear on that day.
I find it disturbing that we are so concerned with appearances that even in death we want to be dressed in a way that we think is appropriate. We want to look good. But all God wants to see, all he ever sees is our heart. We may walk around with the stench of regret and mistakes, but the time to remove those grave clothes is now. It is time to walk around in a life song of praise.
I pray that when I die, the memories of me will be of my heart and my life; a life lived out loud. My grave clothes have been removed. I am excited that I get to run, unencumbered, into the arms of Jesus.
- Sandy Welfare
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