Hopeful Livingनमुना
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Seeing your eternity in light of the temporary
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
The great preacher W.B. Hinson one day received the news that he had an illness from which he would never recover. In fact, the doctor told him he had only a year, at best, to live. So he went to a quiet place near his home in Portland, Oregon, and looked across a serene lake toward a beautiful mountain in the distance. He recounts,
“I looked at the river in which I rejoice, and I looked at the stately trees that are always God’s own poetry to my soul. And I said, ‘I may not see you many more times, but mountain, I shall be alive when you are gone; and river, I shall be alive when you cease running toward the sea.’”
Just like Hinson, each and every one of us is living on borrowed time. It doesn’t matter if you’re 20 or 90, your days here on this earth are numbered and there will come a day when they’ll be no more. So the question isn’t if, but only when we’ll pass from this life to the next.
For those of us who are in Christ, we have an eternal hope that surpasses everything else. We know that, in the end, we’ll be with the Lord forever, outliving creation as we experience eternity with Him. So while our passing is certain, we have a hope that it will only be the beginning of an endless, joyful existence!
Prayer Challenge
Pray that God would give you an eternal perspective on your life, knowing that if you’re in Christ, you’ll experience eternity with Him.
Questions for Thought
Why do you think it’s so easy to focus on the here and now and lose our eternal perspective?
How would a stronger focus on the eternal give you hope as you face life’s challenges?
पवित्र शास्त्र
About this Plan
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As Christians, you and I have been granted access to the sole source of true and lasting hope. Our God is the only One who can and will deliver on the promises He offers for all eternity. And this great God is the focus of this little plan—each section points you to one of His steadfast promises, along with a prayer challenge and questions to grow your faith each day.
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A Life Without Fear
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Make the Most of Life
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Dealing with Uncertainty
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Experiencing God's Power and Presence
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Better Than Normal
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Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets
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More Power to You
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