We grow weary in our present
bodies,
and we long to put on our
heavenly bodies like new clothing.
2
Corinthians 5:2, New Living Translation
I'm a perfectionist at heart. I like the flawlessness of new things.
For instance, I bought a new car for the first time in 13 years. I love
all the bells and whistles, the new smell and the spotless exterior and
interior.
But perfection in this world doesn't last long.
After three months, a rock hit the windshield and cracked it.
Sometime, unknown to me, I must have hit a curb or scraped the wheel
against something. Now the beautiful shiny wheel well sports a six-inch
scratch.
Life happens. The car doesn't stay spotless.
And neither do we. We grow weary. We age. We get sick. We get knocked
around and come home with bruises, broken bones and broken spirits sometimes.
However, when we put our faith in Jesus, we know the best is yet to
come.
Matthew 5:48 tells us our Heavenly Father is perfect.
I Corinthians 13:10 talks of a time when perfection will come and all
things imperfect and incomplete will end.
That's a comforting thought to me.
No matter what troubles, imperfections and trials we face in this life,
our life with Jesus in heaven will be perfect.
Do you know for sure that you will spend eternity in heaven?
Maybe you already know heaven is your eternal home. But that seems like
such a long time away. You want help here and now. I know. I do too.
Try meditating on scriptures about heaven. Listen to praise songs about
God's power.
Cognitive therapists tell us that our thoughts create our feelings and
then lead to action.
We practice these techniques a lot in our house because we are a family
of worriers. I hope you find them helpful too.
Lord,
help us take comfort in your promises.
Stacy
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