WaxNotNeeded - Everything Is Good
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though
outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are
being renewed day by day. For our light
and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs
them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but
on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is
eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV)
The truth is, if you are saved … you are saved …
and being saved is everything and everything is good.
As we study all of Paul’s writings we see him
encompass the above, time and time again. Though he is imprisoned many times,
on the run and truly hated by his peers, He did not let that slow him down. The
life he lived was one for God, regardless of outside circumstances.
It is
something that I earnestly pray to one day be able to achieve in full, before
this all comes to an end. You see, I have a nasty habit of sometimes complain
first, pray later; when it should be pray first and leave it with God (for all my
troubles). My conviction is that it makes me seem ungrateful for that which I
have been given, as there are many more with less. Even more so heartbreaking
that there are people who do not know the Trinity! Yet I know of the truth, I
know that all of this is temporary, yet and still I allow it to put a block
between the Father and I.
As it is written in Philippians 4::6-7 (NIV), “Be
anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
So, in effect if you are not following the word,
you are living apart from the word, so you knowingly (or unknowingly) laying
blocks down.
It is little things like this, that are the
foundation for a wall to replace the open space that God has with His children.
Yet, when you truly seek an open door (per say) between the creator and
yourself, you should call upon the Holy Spirit and ask Him to show to you and
remove all the hindrances (negative traits) that you possess. As Romans 12:2 (NIV) tells us, “Do not conform
any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of
your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good,
pleasing and perfect will”.
I pray we all in this age and future cling to
this, as so easily the true word of God being manipulated and miscommunicated
to our very ears.
Dear Heavenly Father, We thank You for given to
us the Holy Bible, Your love letter to Your children. May we be apt to us it,
so that we may know Your commandments, Your will for our lives in all areas and
be aware of that which is to come. May You search our hearts Father, and remove
the areas that You find displeasing. May we be but vessels for You to use, for
that is our purpose, You so graciously gave us life, and we willingly give it
back to You. In the name of Your Son Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.
SiC ♥
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