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2/27/2018

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your
well-being like the waves of the sea.                                             Isaiah 48:18
 
“If only …”  Life can be filled with ‘if only’ moments.  Usually, once we’ve learned from our mistakes or
follies, regrets are pointless.  They only sap our strength and deepen our remorse.  But today’s verse is an instruction, from God to the Israelites-- and to us.  He reminds us that obedience to his commandments is not a meaningless exercise; it isn’t a superficial bow to his authority. 
​By giving us the commandments as guidelines for living, he pointed the way to a life of peace, abundance, and well-being.  If we have some regrets … if we have had our share of ‘if only’ moments … let’s leave those behind and move on to a new life, lived fully and joyfully in God’s will.  If we need to do that, today is a good day to begin.

©Carol Dean Henn, 2018

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    Carol Dean Henn of St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, PA

 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
715 Lincoln Highway
North Versailles, PA 15137-2027
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​​412-824-0277
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  • About Us
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    • Bios >
      • Pastor Kimberly Greway
    • Life Events >
      • Wedding Policy
      • Funeral Policy
    • Committees
    • Land Acknowledgement
  • Worship
    • Worship Details
    • What to Expect
    • Music at St. John's
    • Prayer and Devotional Resources
    • Young Disciples' Messages
    • Sermon Extras >
      • Reformation Sunday Oct 2022
      • Third Sunday in Advent, Dec. 2022
  • Get Involved
    • Time and Abilities
    • Get Involved
    • Women of the ELCA
    • Committees
  • News
    • Newsletters
    • Council Meeting Highlights
    • Pastor Kimberly's Bible Blurbs
    • Memorials and Funerals
  • Education
    • Sunday School for Children and Youth
    • Confirmation
    • Coffee and Conversations (Adult Sunday School)
  • St. John's Cares
    • MA's Pantry
    • St. Afterschool
    • Lutheran World Relief
    • Meals on Wheels
    • Counseling Center
    • Community Meetings
  • Photo Gallery
  • Forms
    • Forms >
      • Prayer Request Form
      • Altar Flowers Order Form
      • Missionary Sponsorship Form
  • Contact Us
    • Contact & Location
    • Communication Contacts