It has been a blessed day...but not the easiest day.
It is brutally cold outside. 57 days until spring! :)
I am fighting a sore throat, muscle aches, headache, etc.. But it could be so much worse.
We learned of a great man from my home Church, (Level Green Christian Church in Newport, VA), Alton "Ab" Keffer, who passed away last night. But I know where he is now!
I haven't accomplish...ed much today except some laundry done and kitchen work. I had so many other goals in mind...today and always.
But I recently read a quote from Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For?" It says "Your identity is in eternity, and your homeland is heaven."
Wow...that puts it all in perspective. And I mean all of it! No matter what goes on in our lives...difficult weather, feeling yucky, death of a friend, not accomplishing everything we hope to do...is seen so differently when we realize God's greater plan.
My value doesn't actually depend on how I feel or even what I do/don't do according to my standards. It depends on God...and His plan for me now and later! In the meantime, my homeland is in heaven...not here. I don't think there will be brutally cold weather in Heaven, either! :) And Ab Keffer? He is now Home! We will see him again! And he will probably lead the choir there, too! :)
Thank You, God, for our Hope in You and the eternal Home we willl enjoy in Your Presence! You make ALL the difference today...and forever! ♥~thl
It is brutally cold outside. 57 days until spring! :)
I am fighting a sore throat, muscle aches, headache, etc.. But it could be so much worse.
We learned of a great man from my home Church, (Level Green Christian Church in Newport, VA), Alton "Ab" Keffer, who passed away last night. But I know where he is now!
I haven't accomplish...ed much today except some laundry done and kitchen work. I had so many other goals in mind...today and always.
But I recently read a quote from Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For?" It says "Your identity is in eternity, and your homeland is heaven."
Wow...that puts it all in perspective. And I mean all of it! No matter what goes on in our lives...difficult weather, feeling yucky, death of a friend, not accomplishing everything we hope to do...is seen so differently when we realize God's greater plan.
My value doesn't actually depend on how I feel or even what I do/don't do according to my standards. It depends on God...and His plan for me now and later! In the meantime, my homeland is in heaven...not here. I don't think there will be brutally cold weather in Heaven, either! :) And Ab Keffer? He is now Home! We will see him again! And he will probably lead the choir there, too! :)
Thank You, God, for our Hope in You and the eternal Home we willl enjoy in Your Presence! You make ALL the difference today...and forever! ♥~thl
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