Some days it’s so clear. Some days reality is so real.
Today I see it. It hit me as I was moping my kitchen floor (for some reason, I tend to think most clearly when I’m cleaning)…this life is just not “it.” This life is so temporary, so un-real, so small, compared to what is next.
I hear people that worry and fret about all the things going on and all the things to come…and sure, we all have those questions. But today I see, maybe more clearly than I ever have before, that there is nothing to fear. Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Because what this world is, what this life is, is not what we are made for. We are made for the next life. We are made for a different kingdom. We are in a different kingdom. And because of that, the things that happen in this world are small. Politics, Obamacare, economic issues, wars and rumors of wars, sickness, and even death…none of these have to be feared. None of these have to give me cause to lay awake at night. Because I am not of this world.
I think certain desires are written on each of our souls: peace, rest, security, unending joy, quality relationships, perfect connection with God. I think all of humanity carries these desires inside, whether they recognize it or not. We get a taste of the fulfillment of these desires in this world…moments of peace, a great conversation with a friend or spouse, an evening of worship or time of prayer that fills our entire being with the presence of the Lord. But ultimately, I desire more. I desire that each and all of the things my soul longs for to be completely fulfilled, uninterrupted, forever and ever. I want to always feel – no, not merely feel, but know – peace, joy, security, the presence of the Lord, and absolute, overwhelming, everlasting joy. I won’t feel that in this world…but I will in the next.
None of this means that we just check out of life here and turn passive and just let it pass by with our heads buried in the sand. We are put here for a purpose…but we are put here for a season. And during that season, we should make everything we can out of the time and circumstances we are given.
So in times of uncertainty and anxiety, let the thought of your true reality, your true kingdom, give you peace. No matter what comes, you are safe. No matter what comes, you have the next world that is your true world.
Carry on, my friends!
Great perspective, its not always to have that in this day and age, but you are right, we were not created for this life. What a relief! Thanks for sharing!
*its not always easy.
great perspective girl! thank you for reminding us , especially in our day and time!
no its not easy …”BUT GOD”….Oh the joy of having all in Jesus!! you can pray when you mop floors in thanking Jesus for washing your sin away, when you dust to ask God to wipe all the iniquties from your heart and soul, ect…..it will keep the enemy from darting those anxities in your mind.. !
True True. Some days it just feels more real to me and I love those days. I was going to tell you over the week end that I love reading your new blog. Keep it up. I can't always comment because I have no internet at home. Loves…-Heidi