“Therefore we don’t lose heart. Though outwardly we’re wasting away, yet inwardly we’re being renewed day-to-day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an everlasting glory that far outweighs all of them. So we fix our eyes not on what’s seen, but on what’s unseen, since what’s seen is temporary, but what’s unseen is everlasting” (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).
What are the things that eat your heart? Is it the economy? Maybe the wars happening across the globe. You could possibly be apprehensive in regards to the upcoming election season and who wins it. Maybe your concern is financial, and you might be apprehensive about inflation or rates of interest. It could possibly be possible you aren’t apprehensive about any of this stuff because you might be in a robust financial position.
Regardless of where you stand with any of those issues, they’re only temporary. It doesn’t mean they aren’t essential; it just means they’re temporary and it is best to not get consumed by them.
It’s easy to get sidetracked and worry about this stuff. However, sometimes it is necessary to take a look at life from an everlasting perspective. When you do, your view will change. When you’re thinking that from an everlasting perspective, people matter greater than your positions and God’s kingdom matters greater than your country.
If we aren’t careful, we will turn into so enthralled with what is occurring either in our house, our country, or our world that we forget the larger picture. These things will in the future pass away. As you walk through this life, please don’t forget to live in the current world, but to maintain your hope on everlasting things because on this life, you might be a pilgrim, not a settler. This world is just not our everlasting home. Remembering this can enable you view this life from the best perspective.
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