"God has... planted eternity in the human heart." (Ecclesiastes 3:11 - New Living Translation)
When I fully comprehend that there is more to life than just the here and now, and that this life is just preparation for eternity, I will begin to live differently. I will start living in light of eternity, and that will color how I handle every relationship, task and circumstance. All of a sudden, many urgent activities, goals and even problems that seemed so important will appear trivial, petty, and unworthy of my attention.
- The apostle Paul was a type "A" personality who was transformed when he encountered Jesus.
"I once thought all these things were so very important, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done." (Philippians 3:7 - New Living Translation)
"Gracious Father, Open my eyes to see Your eternal perspective today. Teach me to live today in light of eternity. Capture my heart to think through the consequences before I make choices today, and to recognize distractions from my agenda may be Your higher purposes for me today. Amen"
With the big picture of eternity in view... What is one thing I could start doing today? What is one good thing I could stop doing to make way for the better? What's holding me back? Why not do it today?
"For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible... everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him" (Colossians 1:16 - The Message)
