As a Christian perhaps one of the toughest things we do (or in this case don't do) is to get too wrapped up in this world.
We are reminded in John 18:3 that our home, our Kingdom, is not of this world, and are warned in Romans 12:2 not to conform to this world. Simply put, as the adopted children of God this world is not our home and, in fact, it will one day end and there will be a new Earth (Revelation 21:1).
Yet, we are existing now in this time and place and there are days when it seems to be spinning in a maddening fashion. From global issues such as climate change to personal issues like who took the garbage out last to the animals fighting and struggling to instinctively survive, this world is not a place at peace. It is a place of beauty, but not a place of peace.
So on those days when a "there are days" moment occurs, when this world just seems so overwhelming, it is time to go to God in Word and prayer and put your mind on Him and remember His "things above" (Colossians 3:2). Worship Him and this world fades away.
For His Glory,
Tom
What happens to us is not as important as our response to it. Do it all for the Glory of God. "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete." - 2Corinthians 10:5,6
About Me
- Thomas W. Peck
- Saginaw, Michigan, United States
- A sinner who may come before God because of Christ
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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