In Response
The late humorist and author Lewis Grizzard once told about a time when he was being visited by his minister in the hospital. Grizzard was scheduled to have open-heart surgery the next morning, and he confessed to his pastor that he had not exactly led a virtuous life. He asked if there were still time to repent. The minister looked at his watch and replied, “Yes, but I’d hurry if I were you.”
We can be grateful that God is a God of second chances! In response to that grace may you and I live in such a way that the generosity, compassion, understanding and grace of God flows through us – to the world around us. Remember that you have been blessed in order to be a blessing to others.
Let us pray: God of Grace, thank you for second chances. Thank you for opportunities to start over, to begin again, to live differently. We remember today that life is short – and that there are no guarantees of tomorrow. Help us not to put off another day – what we know we should do today. If there are steps we need to take differently open our eyes to them. We love you, Lord and ask for your grace, mercy and peace to rest on us now. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
