Lord wean me off the temporal, that I may drink deeply all that is eternal. Help me this day to see your Kingdom come, if only in my own heart, and actions. Deliver me first from the evil in my own selfish thoughts. Wake me to that eternal life You intend for us all.
“I have come that you might have life, abundant
Any grace that comes to us in this life is intended, at least in one sense, to prepare us to live in the next. This in no way diminishes our present life; it redeems it. God's enabling power helps us experience life in the here and now as one expression of the glory to come.
“Set your affections on things above.” Col.3 “Conversations Within” ts 3/11/26
Right now, someone is sitting on a surfboard, eyes to the horizon, waiting with delight to catch yet another wave. No doubt play is the natural state that God desires for His children. He delights to hear us play in the streets. What parent doesn't find joy watching their children celebrating life?
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When we know the goodness of an action, but we don’t feel like doing it, that is precisely when we should. Since when did feeling like it, enter into a commitment to do what is good? Let your feelings follow your decisions, but never lead them.
“Love endures all things.” 1Cor.13 “Conversations Within” ts 3/4/
There are several words that translate "patient" in the New Testament. The one used in this passage means to be patient with people, not circumstances. Love puts up with a great deal in order to keep loving. Love people, even when you don’t like them.
“Love suffers long where people are concerned.”
