2 CORINTHIANS 4:17-18 (CEV)
These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing. Things that are seen don't last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. This is why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
To have a lasting impact focus on mirroring God's glorious light.
DAILY FODDER
- Why do we spend so much of our time and energy talking about the things which ail or trouble us?
- What do we benefit from wallowing in our problems?
- What does such wallowing prevent us from doing?
God, I'm grateful for the light you shine into the world and into my small corner of it. I confess that instead of redirecting that light onto the lives of the needy around me I dwell on the things which bother me. Redirect my focus to matters of eternal consequence. I'm going to allow you to reflect your goodness, kindness, and mercy off of me and onto those around me. As such I will be honoring Christ Jesus, the light of the world. Amen.