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"Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy[c] to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:36
The world is being devoured by sin. As a Christian, I am living a comfortable life. God is showing me that I need to be more on my knees in prayer and drawing close to Him in His word. As the verse says I need to be watchful. I need to have the mindset that this world is going to pass away. What am I doing to further the kingdom? What am I doing to be set apart? What am I doing to make a difference in this world? '
I need to live a life motivated that this world is passing away. I need to live a life that is glorifying to God. I cannot afford being comfortable with time slipping away.
Done.
I am really struggling with this. I will confess to you that I am pretty wrapped up in what is going on politically. I want it to be used to glorify God. But how? Does it really matter in the scheme of things? This world will be gone and souls will be lost when this world passes away. Why does that not brother me more than worrying about Donald Trump becoming President? I am so torn.
I content myself knowing that God is in control I do my part, but I have to realize that God will pass with me through all of my trials (even the trials of having someone be president that I don't think should be president ;)). He sees a bigger picture--the whole picture, and it's a waste of my time to worry or fret about things like politics. I need to learn to love the jerk at work first of all!
ReplyDeleteYeah I totally agree! God is in control! I know that. That is why I long to have a desire to tell others about Jesus and not worry about who will be the next president because that's what is important when the world is passing away. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI think it all matters, Kristina, because "God so loved the world..."
ReplyDeleteWe are here for a reason, and to turn away from His creation...and our brothers and sisters...isn't what we're constrained to do.
For what it's worth, I do support Donald Trump. Don't agree with him on everything, but I'm very tired of the current crop of liars who promised us character...and, it turns out, would 're-educate' us to force our approval of sin. Trump may not be perfect, but I don't believe he'll continue that.
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Exactly! God so loved the world and I want to love the world through God's love in me. And in return, I can have the passing away mindset, that this world is going to be gone and I need to share that love with others. Thank you for being honest about liking trump. I respect your honesty even though I don't understand. But God does love the world even Donald trump. Thank you for your challenging words. I really do appreciate it.
DeleteWe have a dear friend who is in ICU today and hanging in the balance between life and death. It's things like this that remind me that all things do pass away but His words will last for eterntiy. (Mt. 24:35) Thank the Lord for the Hope of Heaven!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. That is hard but I know what you mean. Everytime someone close to me isn't doing well, it does make me think of heaven. Thank you for sharing
DeleteLovely thoughts on our need to achieve and claim a divine perspective about everything! We're FMF neighbors this week; I'm parked in #7 and you can find me here.
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