THINK ABOUT IT         4-21-24

 I just returned from a trip – a long trip. I went back to Missouri where I was born and raised. I visited every school I attended. Then I went to all the lakes and rivers where I fished, the ball parks where I played, and the churches where I preached and worshipped. Not only did I visit places,I saw faces and small details of experiences throughout my life.

After that, I traveled to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio, where I had pastored, before making it back to Texas. And once here, I saw many people that are dear to my heart. You might not have known that I made this trip, but I did. In fact I made the trip in one night! Truth is, I did so without ever leaving my recliner.

I had not planned this trip. The fact of the matter is that I didn’t want to take it. It happened while I was desperately trying to sleep. I mention all this because I suspect that someday you to will take such a trip. And when you do you will see things that are painful as well as things that are pleasant. You will see things you regret as well as things that make you rejoice.

Knowing you will make such a trip someday, remember this – you are making tomorrow’s memories today. I pray they will all be good ones! Life is a gift from God, what you do with it is your gift to God. After my trip I thought about what I used to do that I can’t do now. And that makes me determined to do what I can, the best I can, while I can. I pray that you will do the same. Think about it! – HDS  

David Stone  
Lakeway Baptist Church  
Humble, Tx.