September 26, 2010 ~ Live like you were dying...

Today's Scripture:

"It was by faith that Jacob, when he was old and dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons and bowed in worship as he leaned on his staff. And it was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, confidently spoke of God's bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt. He was so sure of it that he commanded them to carry his bones with them when they left!"

Hebrews 11:21-22

Today's Word:

"The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something."

~Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch was 47 years old when he died from pancreatic cancer. He was, as the Independent of London put it, "the dying man who taught America how to live". His book, The Last Lecture, is an international best-seller and it offers many wonderful lessons about life.

Randy Pausch's "last lecture" was delivered in September 2007, at Carnegie Mellon University, where he taught computer science. The lecture began with him standing before a screen beaming down chilling CT images of tumors in his liver, under the title...The Elephant in the Room. He then said to a stunned audience, "I have about 6 months to live." He said, "I'm really in good shape, probably better shape than most of you," ... dropping to the floor to do push-ups.

He went on to say, "I'm dying and I'm having fun, and I'm going to keep having fun every day I have left." He talked about his childhood dreams and what they had taught him about life. He said, "If you live your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself...your dreams will come to you."

Randy Pausch really was a dying man who has taught America how to live.

He died on July 25, 2008, but his wisdom, his passion, and his attitude are lasting sources of inspiration for all of us.

Selah people' and friends I love stories that can engage our hearts and our souls! I ask each of you today "are you living to die or are you dying to live?" Only you know that answer and only you can do something about it.

Our Prayer For Today:

"Gracious Lord you give each of us a gift each and every day that we wake up and have breath and life and the ability to enjoy this temporary life. We ask you today to help us put aside the pains and trials that are before us and instead focus and enjoy the blessings and beauty of all that is around us and those that we love. May we live a life truly worth living. Amen".

In Christ service,
Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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