2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (NIV)
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; (KJV)
Defeat is common to all people, yes, even you. It does not make you feel good. Some begin to indulge in the pity-party dance. Others become outraged. And still others push through it and try again for success. What is it about defeat that makes them try again?
Defeat keeps you connected with the realities faced by everyone whether you like it or not. In fact, failing from time to time keeps you humble and dependent on God. Because if you were to win all the time, your character would have no chance to grow in a healthy and spiritual way.
That wrong path could have you become too proud, arrogant, or shallow, and rely only on yourself without regard for the opinions or the help of others. How many of you are guilty including me? The fact is, you must let God help you. Why? He promises to use times of defeat to strengthen your character and keep you humbly dependent on Him. Aren't we supposed to do that anyway?
Song: No Defeat (by Hezekiah Walker)
No more losing, in Jesus I found a blessing
I've got a new life, a new start
A right spirit, a clean heart
No defeat no, I'm going to win
No defeat no, I'm going to win.
(Repeat)
There is victory in Jesus, he gave me the power
I'm more than a conqueror
No defeat no, I'm going to win.
No defeat no, I'm going to win.
And because God is the greatest power, we shall not be defeated.
(Repeat 3x and then modulate)
And because God is the greatest power, we shall not be defeated.
(Repeat and then modulate)
And because God is the greatest power, we shall not be defeated.
(Repeat and then modulate)
And because God is the greatest power, we shall not be defeated.
(Repeat and then modulate)
And because God is the greatest power, we shall not be defeated.
(Repeat 4x)
No defeat no, I'm going to win!
How might God give you victory even when you experience defeat?
07 August 2009
05 August 2009
God Holds Our Future
1 Corinthians 2:9-10
That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. (NLT)
But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [all that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him and gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed]. Yet to us God has unveiled and revealed them by and through His Spirit, for the [Holy] Spirit searches diligently, exploring and examining everything, even sounding the profound and bottomless things of God [the divine counsels and things hidden and beyond man's scrutiny]. (Amplified Bible)
God makes promises to us, and He keeps them all. The other good thing about His promises is that they are full of abundant blessings. We only need to trust in Him, His promises, and keep the faith each and every day. You see, God promises to reveal enough of the future to give you hope. Let's reflect on Psalm 16:9 as it provides such encouragement: "Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiced: my flesh also shall rest in hope."
What hope do we have?
1. There is heaven
2. We know how to get to heaven
3. Our future in heaven will be more wonderful than you can imagine
What else do we need to hope for or in?
God wants you and me to trust Him and demonstrate our belief that what He promises will happen. Think about it. Our trust in God for the future will be an inspiration and an example to a multitude of others that they may be strengthened, encouraged and saved.
Song: The Hammer Holds (by Bebo Norman)
A shapeless piece of steel, that's all I claim to be
This hammer pounds to give me form, this flame, it melts my dreams
I glow with fire and fury, as I'm twisted like a vine
My final shape, my final form I'm sure I'm bound to find
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds
And the water, it cools me gray, and the hurt's subdued somehow
I have my shape, this sharpened point, what is my purpose now?
And the question still remains, what am I to be?
Perhaps some perfect piece of art displayed for all to see
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds
The hammer pounds again, but flames I do not feel
This force that drives me, helplessly, through flesh, and wood reveals
A burn that burns much deeper, it's more than I can stand
The reason for my life was to take the life of a guiltless man
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the pain
And hurt a little, hurt for me, my future is so bold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds
This task before me may seem unclear
But it, my maker holds
What detail about the future do you need to entrust to God?
That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. (NLT)
But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [all that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him and gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed]. Yet to us God has unveiled and revealed them by and through His Spirit, for the [Holy] Spirit searches diligently, exploring and examining everything, even sounding the profound and bottomless things of God [the divine counsels and things hidden and beyond man's scrutiny]. (Amplified Bible)
God makes promises to us, and He keeps them all. The other good thing about His promises is that they are full of abundant blessings. We only need to trust in Him, His promises, and keep the faith each and every day. You see, God promises to reveal enough of the future to give you hope. Let's reflect on Psalm 16:9 as it provides such encouragement: "Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiced: my flesh also shall rest in hope."
What hope do we have?
1. There is heaven
2. We know how to get to heaven
3. Our future in heaven will be more wonderful than you can imagine
What else do we need to hope for or in?
God wants you and me to trust Him and demonstrate our belief that what He promises will happen. Think about it. Our trust in God for the future will be an inspiration and an example to a multitude of others that they may be strengthened, encouraged and saved.
Song: The Hammer Holds (by Bebo Norman)
A shapeless piece of steel, that's all I claim to be
This hammer pounds to give me form, this flame, it melts my dreams
I glow with fire and fury, as I'm twisted like a vine
My final shape, my final form I'm sure I'm bound to find
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds
And the water, it cools me gray, and the hurt's subdued somehow
I have my shape, this sharpened point, what is my purpose now?
And the question still remains, what am I to be?
Perhaps some perfect piece of art displayed for all to see
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds
The hammer pounds again, but flames I do not feel
This force that drives me, helplessly, through flesh, and wood reveals
A burn that burns much deeper, it's more than I can stand
The reason for my life was to take the life of a guiltless man
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the pain
And hurt a little, hurt for me, my future is so bold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds
This task before me may seem unclear
But it, my maker holds
What detail about the future do you need to entrust to God?
04 August 2009
Investments in God is worth more than all the riches in the world
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (NIV)
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life. (NLT)
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not high-minded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good
foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed. (ASV)
I have to admit I don't know that much about investing. I have managed to maintain and sustain investments I made earlier in life as a single parent at the time. I had to learn a certain amount of trust in order to do it. Now that my Autumn is fourteen, I have tried to get her up to speed on investing, managing money in a more productive and effective manner. Over the years I've learned investing money can be a tool for blessing or a trap for deception. My greatest investment is Christ by ALL means. In a worldly sense, the secret to investing is knowing whom to trust and where to invest. I have listened to my husband, co-workers, and financial advisors and have a better understanding of investing, but I still have my reservations and with the economy crisis I still move forward. How? I use the resources God has given me to do good for others. One example is investing my time and devotion to you through the Inspirational Vitamins. The feedback I get from you, prayers and encouragement are an essential investment to my daily spiritual growth in our heavenly Father. Why don't you invest in helping others too; then your investments will never lose their value. Truthfully, the only lasting investment comes from trusting in God and investing in helping others.
Poem: The Investment (by Robert Frost)
Over back where they speak of life as staying
('You couldn't call it living, for it ain't'),
There was an old, old house renewed with paint,
And in it a piano loudly playing.
Out in the plowed ground in the cold a digger,
Among unearthed potatoes standing still,
Was counting winter dinners, one a hill,
With half an ear to the piano's vigor.
All that piano and new paint back there,
Was it some money suddenly come into?
Or some extravagance young love had been to?
Or old love on an impulse not to care--
Not to sink under being man and wife,
But get some color and music out of life?
Where are you investing your greatest treasures?
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (NIV)
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life. (NLT)
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not high-minded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good
foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed. (ASV)
I have to admit I don't know that much about investing. I have managed to maintain and sustain investments I made earlier in life as a single parent at the time. I had to learn a certain amount of trust in order to do it. Now that my Autumn is fourteen, I have tried to get her up to speed on investing, managing money in a more productive and effective manner. Over the years I've learned investing money can be a tool for blessing or a trap for deception. My greatest investment is Christ by ALL means. In a worldly sense, the secret to investing is knowing whom to trust and where to invest. I have listened to my husband, co-workers, and financial advisors and have a better understanding of investing, but I still have my reservations and with the economy crisis I still move forward. How? I use the resources God has given me to do good for others. One example is investing my time and devotion to you through the Inspirational Vitamins. The feedback I get from you, prayers and encouragement are an essential investment to my daily spiritual growth in our heavenly Father. Why don't you invest in helping others too; then your investments will never lose their value. Truthfully, the only lasting investment comes from trusting in God and investing in helping others.
Poem: The Investment (by Robert Frost)
Over back where they speak of life as staying
('You couldn't call it living, for it ain't'),
There was an old, old house renewed with paint,
And in it a piano loudly playing.
Out in the plowed ground in the cold a digger,
Among unearthed potatoes standing still,
Was counting winter dinners, one a hill,
With half an ear to the piano's vigor.
All that piano and new paint back there,
Was it some money suddenly come into?
Or some extravagance young love had been to?
Or old love on an impulse not to care--
Not to sink under being man and wife,
But get some color and music out of life?
Where are you investing your greatest treasures?
02 August 2009
APPEARANCE: God's Image in Us
1 Samuel 16:7
The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (NLT)
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." (NIV)
According to my daughter and niece, actually every preteen to teenager, appearance matters. As a child, it does matter. In the military, our appearance in the uniform also matters. However, you have to make sure you're looking at the right things. What I am saying is ... It's not wrong to pay attention to how you look or how you present your work or your organization to others. You must not neglect your spiritual appearance, which is more important. Whoa. Your spiritual appearance. Have you ever considered that into the Christian work in progress theory/life changing process? If not, begin today.
You see, it's very easy to get distracted by appearances, whether your own or someone else's. There certainly is enough of movie, TV, sports, rock stars and such to influence anyone's appearance these days. Right? More importantly, you can have an incredible impact when other people look right past your outward appearance because of what they see on the inside - God Himself shining through you. God promises that the inward condition of your heart is what matters to Him. And to me that has made all the difference.
Quote: ~ Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Do you focus more on your outward appearance or on what God sees inside of you?
The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (NLT)
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." (NIV)
According to my daughter and niece, actually every preteen to teenager, appearance matters. As a child, it does matter. In the military, our appearance in the uniform also matters. However, you have to make sure you're looking at the right things. What I am saying is ... It's not wrong to pay attention to how you look or how you present your work or your organization to others. You must not neglect your spiritual appearance, which is more important. Whoa. Your spiritual appearance. Have you ever considered that into the Christian work in progress theory/life changing process? If not, begin today.
You see, it's very easy to get distracted by appearances, whether your own or someone else's. There certainly is enough of movie, TV, sports, rock stars and such to influence anyone's appearance these days. Right? More importantly, you can have an incredible impact when other people look right past your outward appearance because of what they see on the inside - God Himself shining through you. God promises that the inward condition of your heart is what matters to Him. And to me that has made all the difference.
Quote: ~ Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Do you focus more on your outward appearance or on what God sees inside of you?
27 July 2009
MERCY: God's extended love to us
Psalm 86:15
But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. (NIV)
But, Lord, you are a God who shows mercy and is kind. You don't become angry quickly. You have great love and faithfulness. (NCV)
But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. (NLV)
Name one person who showed the greatest act of mercy? Who popped into your head? Was it your parents, siblings, teacher, child, stranger, or yourself? Perhaps they did show you some act of mercy, but there is one who is greater. And He did in a way only He can.
You see, receiving mercy from God is one of the best experiences in the world. God not only showed you mercy by forgiving your sins when you became a Christian, it went much further. He continues to forgive you and shows you every second, minute, hour, day, week, and month. Amazing and encouraging. And only God could be that patient and merciful to shower us in that manner. I ask you receive His mercy with a grateful heart. And while you are at it commit yourself to extending the same kind of mercy to others. We all could use mercy every now and then.
Song: Thy Mercy (by Caedmon's Call)
Thy mercy my God is the theme of my song,
The joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue.
Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last,
Hath won my affection and bound my soul fast.
Without Thy sweet mercy, I could not live here.
Sin would reduce me to utter despair,
But through Thy free goodness, my spirit's revived
And He that first made me still keeps me alive.
Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart,
Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart.
Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground
And weep for the praise of the mercy I've found.
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
Hallelujah
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own
In the covenant love of Thy crucified Son.
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine.
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine.
Well, Hallelujah
Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
Well, Hallelujah
Is there someone who might need to receive mercy today instead of judgment?
But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. (NIV)
But, Lord, you are a God who shows mercy and is kind. You don't become angry quickly. You have great love and faithfulness. (NCV)
But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. (NLV)
Name one person who showed the greatest act of mercy? Who popped into your head? Was it your parents, siblings, teacher, child, stranger, or yourself? Perhaps they did show you some act of mercy, but there is one who is greater. And He did in a way only He can.
You see, receiving mercy from God is one of the best experiences in the world. God not only showed you mercy by forgiving your sins when you became a Christian, it went much further. He continues to forgive you and shows you every second, minute, hour, day, week, and month. Amazing and encouraging. And only God could be that patient and merciful to shower us in that manner. I ask you receive His mercy with a grateful heart. And while you are at it commit yourself to extending the same kind of mercy to others. We all could use mercy every now and then.
Song: Thy Mercy (by Caedmon's Call)
Thy mercy my God is the theme of my song,
The joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue.
Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last,
Hath won my affection and bound my soul fast.
Without Thy sweet mercy, I could not live here.
Sin would reduce me to utter despair,
But through Thy free goodness, my spirit's revived
And He that first made me still keeps me alive.
Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart,
Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart.
Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground
And weep for the praise of the mercy I've found.
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
Hallelujah
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own
In the covenant love of Thy crucified Son.
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine.
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine.
Well, Hallelujah
Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
Well, Hallelujah
Is there someone who might need to receive mercy today instead of judgment?
05 July 2009
Unity In One ... Christ
1 Corinthians 1:10, 30
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. ... It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. (NIV)
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. ... But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (KJV)
What is unity? Unity Church of Ann Arbor defines unity as: Unity is an adventure that arouses interest in our spiritual nature. Unity sparks our desire to find our true relationship with God. The military uses the term unity of effort as: Coordination and cooperation toward common objectives, even if the participants are not necessarily part of the same command or organization - the product of successful unified action.
When it comes to believers, unity of heart, purpose, and mind comes when everyone strives for the same things. Two of those integral things are - serving others first and helping others before helping oneself. What is the number one division? Selfishness. What is second? The desire to get what you want in the expense of others. Seems harsh, but it's reality. Some of us believers will stop at nothing to get what we want. Whatever happened to getting to know others through Christ? We have to change our mindset and reprioritize our values, morals and scruples. We need to let God take over. And when that happens, everyone's goal will be to serve others. Then and only then will the needs of everyone be met. When you as a leader, pastor, parent, teacher or co-worker model the priority of serving others first, you will see unity blossom in your organization, church, home, school, or work.
Song: Unity (by Pillar)
There's you and I in unity
It's time we take a stand so we can let the world see
God made different colors to make His people unique
Just because I'm different doesn't mean that I'm a freak
Or maybe I am a freak for the man Himself who died for me
We're daily on a mission from God in search of unity
it's time you open your eyes see the problem at hand
All you have to do is love and live and take your own stand
And love each other like a brother
All you people love them like they were your sister or your mother
It's time we stoop the hate so we can't hurt one another
'Cause that ain't it that ain't right
Congregate we got to fight
The end will come keep Him in sight
His people unify it's time we all fight
Chorus
You and I in unity
That's what love should be
You and I in unity
It's time for the world to see
Denomination it shouldn't stop a congregation
From being one with every tongue and every tribe and every nation
Tribulation the force that fought for people left behind
Revelation I got to let them know the missions mine
All those different places of different races and different faces
We come together as one achievable through graces
It's not about the fat pockets or scrilla
We got to stand up straight and be strong like a pillar
We got to stand up and fight
You know the time is right
We got to keep the end in sight
So His people stand up and fight
What five things can you do to serve others today?
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. ... It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. (NIV)
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. ... But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (KJV)
What is unity? Unity Church of Ann Arbor defines unity as: Unity is an adventure that arouses interest in our spiritual nature. Unity sparks our desire to find our true relationship with God. The military uses the term unity of effort as: Coordination and cooperation toward common objectives, even if the participants are not necessarily part of the same command or organization - the product of successful unified action.
When it comes to believers, unity of heart, purpose, and mind comes when everyone strives for the same things. Two of those integral things are - serving others first and helping others before helping oneself. What is the number one division? Selfishness. What is second? The desire to get what you want in the expense of others. Seems harsh, but it's reality. Some of us believers will stop at nothing to get what we want. Whatever happened to getting to know others through Christ? We have to change our mindset and reprioritize our values, morals and scruples. We need to let God take over. And when that happens, everyone's goal will be to serve others. Then and only then will the needs of everyone be met. When you as a leader, pastor, parent, teacher or co-worker model the priority of serving others first, you will see unity blossom in your organization, church, home, school, or work.
Song: Unity (by Pillar)
There's you and I in unity
It's time we take a stand so we can let the world see
God made different colors to make His people unique
Just because I'm different doesn't mean that I'm a freak
Or maybe I am a freak for the man Himself who died for me
We're daily on a mission from God in search of unity
it's time you open your eyes see the problem at hand
All you have to do is love and live and take your own stand
And love each other like a brother
All you people love them like they were your sister or your mother
It's time we stoop the hate so we can't hurt one another
'Cause that ain't it that ain't right
Congregate we got to fight
The end will come keep Him in sight
His people unify it's time we all fight
Chorus
You and I in unity
That's what love should be
You and I in unity
It's time for the world to see
Denomination it shouldn't stop a congregation
From being one with every tongue and every tribe and every nation
Tribulation the force that fought for people left behind
Revelation I got to let them know the missions mine
All those different places of different races and different faces
We come together as one achievable through graces
It's not about the fat pockets or scrilla
We got to stand up straight and be strong like a pillar
We got to stand up and fight
You know the time is right
We got to keep the end in sight
So His people stand up and fight
What five things can you do to serve others today?
03 July 2009
Heaven: My Goal In Life
2 Corinthians 4:17
As a heaven-bound follower of Jesus Christ, you need to put heaven and earth in proper perspective. Here on earth, you will live for a hundred years or less. In heaven, a hundred million years is just the beginning! Yet God has determined that how you live during your short time on earth will prepare you for heaven. This gives you purpose in your life, perspective on your troubles, and anticipation for what God has planned for you in eternity.
How does your view of heaven affect your life now?
As a heaven-bound follower of Jesus Christ, you need to put heaven and earth in proper perspective. Here on earth, you will live for a hundred years or less. In heaven, a hundred million years is just the beginning! Yet God has determined that how you live during your short time on earth will prepare you for heaven. This gives you purpose in your life, perspective on your troubles, and anticipation for what God has planned for you in eternity.
How does your view of heaven affect your life now?
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