HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR SOUL

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR SOUL?

Have you ever stopped to wonder what this life is all about?

Why you're here and where you're going when your lease on time runs out?

Maybe you've been far too busy trying hard to reach your goal

Would you let me ask you kindly? Have you thought about your soul?

You may reach the highest portals and your dreams may all come true;

Wealth and fame may be your portion and success may shine on you.

All your friends may sing your praises, not a care on you may roll;

What about the great tomorrow? Have you thought about your soul?

Don't forget your days are numbered, though you may be riding high,

But like all of us poor mortals, someday you'll just up and die.

Your success and fame and glory won't be worth the bell they toll;

Let me ask you just one question. Have you thought about your soul?

If you've never thought it over, spend a little time today,

There is nothing more important that will ever come your way;

Than the joy of sins forgiven and to know you've been made whole.

In the name of Christ the Saviour, have you thought about your soul?

...Bulletin Briefs

AN OLD COUPLE'S SERMON LIVES

Throughout the years I have heard many wonderful sermons which I have forgotten, but ONE SERMON that I have seen has remained in my heart to this day. It happened on a Sunday morning when I was on my way to a small congregation in Munich, Germany. It was a cold and windy Sunday in the month of November.

After I got out of my warm bed, I looked through the window that was covered with ice. New, deep snow had fallen during the night and had covered the streets of the city. I tried to decide whether I should go to the worship service or whether I should stay at home and just read my Bible. I realized that the congregation would miss me, for I was the only song leader they had. On the other hand, I would have to walk a half block to catch the bus to church. Finally, I decided to go, but only because I had to lead the singing.

While I was riding the bus, I looked through the window and noticed two people trying to make their way through the deep snow. I recognized the people, and I also knew where they were going. They were brother and sister Trollman, a faithful couple who attended services every Sunday. Brother Trollman was a man in his eighties, who had lost his eyesight. His only guidance was his seventy-eight year old wife, who was lame in one foot.

Here I was -- sitting in a warm bus, unwilling to go to worship, forced only by my duty as song leader and there, outside in the cold weather, two old people driven to worship by their love for the Lord. I was not able to do anything but cry, ashamed of myself and the weak faith and love I had proven for my Lord. I felt like an evil-doer in court, judged by my own conscience.

This old couple, without knowing and without one word, had taught me a greater lesson than ever could be said with words in the pulpit. Through their example and influence, I realized one thing: the only true motive of a Christian attending any worship service is his STRONG LOVE toward God.

~~Rudi Risher