OUR DAILY BREAD                 Monday, May 29, 1995
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READ:  Matthew 26:6-13


                A BLESSED MEMORIAL

     "What this woman has done will also
         be told as a memorial to her."

                        -- Matthew 26:13

Certain names from the past can elicit a variety of
responses.  The mention of Hitler, for example, brings
feelings of contempt.  On the other hand, a great
historical figure like Churchill brings a positive 
response.  Even within the circle of our own acquain-
tances, we remember some individuals with thankfulness,
while we think negatively of others whose lives were
spent in selfish pursuits.

On this Memorial Day we pause to honor those of past
generations.  While many stirring recollections
flood our minds, we realize that the time will come 
when each of us will also be a memory.  What will
others recall of our words and deeds when they think
of us?

Recently I read about James Lewis Pettigru.  His life 
was so exemplary that after his death the community 
erected a tombstone in his honor inscribed with these
words:

        UNAWED BY OPINION, UNSEDUCED BY FLATTERY,
     UNDISMAYED BY DISASTER, HE CONFRONTED LIFE WITH
         COURAGE, AND DEATH WITH CHRISTIAN HOPE.

What a blessed memorial!  Determine by the grace of
God to live for the Lord and give yourself to the 
needs of others.  Your testimony will then become
a source of blessing and inspiration to all who 
follow in your steps. 

                                -- Richard W. De Haan

          What have you written on memory's page?
        Deeds that were done in the Master's name?
        Words that were spoken to spread His fame?
              What have you written today?

                                -- Anon.

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         THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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  Will your memorial be a blessing
            or a blot?
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THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Psalms 13-15

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