Famous Last Words

just been watching a live stream of a preach by Commissioner Earle Maxwell... at Famous Last Words, melbourne training college. At Famous last words, the college invite a retired Salvation Army Officers to come and than share what their last words would be to the Soldiers of the Salvation Army.

It was great,

he spoke to young salvationists, adult salvationist and senior salvationists.

the key words to each age group were

For the Salvationist Youth - To be committed to God

For the Adult Salvationist - To be consistant for God, by the Grace of God. Consistan year in, year out, no stepping aside.

For Senior Salvationist - To confident in God. There is no retirement in the Lord's work.

He closed with an awesome prayer from a 17th century nun....

and i will share it here..

Lord, Thou knowest better than I know myself, that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all, but Thou knowest Lord that I want a few friends at the end.

Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of others' pains, but help me to endure them with patience.

I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a sureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.

Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a Saint - some of them are so hard to live with - but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places, and talents in unexpected people. And, give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.

AMEN

a classic quote from the Commissioner in question time....

rising early in the morning is a issue of mind over mattress.