Notes from Dr. David Jeremiah's sermon (4-15-07):

"Eat ever day like you're at a banquet."

I'm going to think of this in terms of atmosphere, not how much we put on our plates.    Having the table set nicely and keeping the kitchen clean while we make meals make it seem like we're at a banquet....especially when we have a pretty vase on the table holding flowers/roses from the yard.

"Celebrate every day like you're at a party."

That is a wonderful idea.  When you're at a family type party, you're on your "best behavior".  Everyone minds their manners and remembers to be polite and to share.  It's wonderful when we remember to do this at home, too.  We shouldn't just be lazy about these things at home and save them for others.  We should especially do these things at home with those we love instead of saving it for friends, acquaintances, or those we don't even know, yet.

"Enjoy every day of marriage like you're on your honeymoon."

This is an even better idea.  With five children, it seems challenging at times.  I'm going to give it a long term trial.  It shouldn't ever feel like "the honeymoon is over".

"Go to work every day like it was your last day to go to work."

I need to remember this one most of all.  Since my work is at home, I tend to forget to think like this most of the time.  What would I make sure to do today if it was my last day to work?

Dr. D.J. encouraged everyone to remember what Solomon had to say about life so that we don't get caught offgaurd. 

"In this life, the best man isn't always rewarded."  We'll do our best anyway.

"In this life, the best man isn't always remembered."  Jesus won't forget!