Ever spend much time wondering about heaven?
Ever long for it on days when things aren't going wrong?
Today it is so awesome outside I can't help but think that it is a little like what heaven is going to be like.
But even on days like today when I am blessed, by not only amazing weather, but time and ability to do what I enjoy best.....gardening......I am reminded when digging in the dirt and rooting up some old things to make way for new ones......that I am not a resident.....no, I am not a resident of Battlefield Drive, Stoney Creek, Canada or even Earth.
I am just a traveler.
Only on a journey.
Not supposed to be putting down roots, not supposed to be burying (or storing, or displaying, or polishing) treasure down here, not supposed to be worrying or fretting about today or tomorrow or all my stuff.
I need to remember that a wise traveler makes sure to pack lightly!
Today, it's time to do a heart check. Is there anything more important to me right now then my Lord and Saviour? Is there anything I would rather not be called away from? Of course I have no desire to leave my children motherless.....or leave the love of my life, Geoff.....but I sure do realize that this world is not what it is all about.....this sinful, hurting planet is not my home.....not my family's home...and I hope not yours either!
But instead I look forward to the day when this beautiful world, the one I have been so blessed to enjoy this afternoon, will no longer be struggling under a curse.....when it too will be set free from it's bonds.....and when all of creation will sing from it's deepest parts about a wonderful God and Redeemer.
Heaven and the whole family will be joining in the grand celebration and you can believe without a doubt that it's going to be the first day of many mind-blowing eternities. The temperature will be perfect, the lighting awesome, the breeze amazing, the colours incredible, the company the BEST!! and the singing out-of-this-world!
Going Home ......it's going to be so great!!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
All things new......
Hello Dear Friends,
There is always change in life, isn't there. And I have learned and continue to learn it's best not to fight against it.
One recent change in my life is that I stopped blogging for the site Pray for the Nations and will be maintaining this blog for the family, and if the Lord wills, start up a new blog of my own. I already have a title for it and ideas for the design ...... but I am getting ahead of myself here....cause I will not be going anywhere with it anytime soon (at least not until I have school done for this year and planned for next) In the mean time, I will be putting up some of my old blogs from the past....some of you were mentioning that they had blessed you. Thanks for your encouragement....and if you want to read the last blog on this site, Simple Faith, (a post from the past) you'll see the thing God is still working on in my heart.
Being content.....in the little things and the place where he has me.
May God continue to use you and me both to bring glory to Himself!
Love from a Sister,
Christine
There is always change in life, isn't there. And I have learned and continue to learn it's best not to fight against it.
One recent change in my life is that I stopped blogging for the site Pray for the Nations and will be maintaining this blog for the family, and if the Lord wills, start up a new blog of my own. I already have a title for it and ideas for the design ...... but I am getting ahead of myself here....cause I will not be going anywhere with it anytime soon (at least not until I have school done for this year and planned for next) In the mean time, I will be putting up some of my old blogs from the past....some of you were mentioning that they had blessed you. Thanks for your encouragement....and if you want to read the last blog on this site, Simple Faith, (a post from the past) you'll see the thing God is still working on in my heart.
Being content.....in the little things and the place where he has me.
May God continue to use you and me both to bring glory to Himself!
Love from a Sister,
Christine
Monday, February 7, 2011
Simple Faith
The following hymn, written in 1850, by Anna L. Waring touches on one of my challenges.
Being content in the little things God has for me to do.
Well, maybe they're not "little things", since doing laundry for six people is no little thing, but it is mundane. I enjoy cooking for the many mouths that often find themselves at our table, it also is no "little thing", but I think at times, in the light of eternity what does it add up to....
But I am learning, (albeit slowly) to thank God for the "portions" He has for me.
I don't know if you struggle in the same area, but if you do you may enjoy these words...
Father, I know that all my life
Is portioned out for me,
And the changes that are sure to come
I do not fear to see;
I ask Thee for a present mind,
Intent on pleasing Thee.
I would not have the restless will
That hurries to and fro,
Seeking for some great thing to do
Or secret thing to know;
I would be treated as a child
And guided where I go.
Wherever in the world I am,
In whatsoever estate,
I have a fellowship with hearts
To keep and cultivate.
May God bless and keep you! :)
Being content in the little things God has for me to do.
Well, maybe they're not "little things", since doing laundry for six people is no little thing, but it is mundane. I enjoy cooking for the many mouths that often find themselves at our table, it also is no "little thing", but I think at times, in the light of eternity what does it add up to....
But I am learning, (albeit slowly) to thank God for the "portions" He has for me.
I don't know if you struggle in the same area, but if you do you may enjoy these words...
Father, I know that all my life
Is portioned out for me,
And the changes that are sure to come
I do not fear to see;
I ask Thee for a present mind,
Intent on pleasing Thee.
I would not have the restless will
That hurries to and fro,
Seeking for some great thing to do
Or secret thing to know;
I would be treated as a child
And guided where I go.
Wherever in the world I am,
In whatsoever estate,
I have a fellowship with hearts
To keep and cultivate.
May God bless and keep you! :)
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