O ~ Peter reminds us that everything that is of human nature will wither and die. Nothing in this life stays as it is. The food we eat, the bodies we wear, the emotions we have. It's all temporary. What is more important than anything? It's preparing my heart and soul for his return. That's when all of this matters. What have I done to prepare myself for judgement day? What will I bring that shows that I deserve a place beside him in eternity? Have I won others to Christ? Have I lived a life that was pleasing to him? Was my focus where it needed to be?
A ~ I've bent over backwards to prove myself in ways that were less than christian like because my focus was for people to like me, not necessarily for who I was, but who I could become. Everything that has meant so much to me and has been the greatest and hardest of lessons; losing my home, loss of relationships, loss of jobs, friendships, reputations; all of these things will one day come to an end and will have meant nothing. I've never viewed it in this context... I should care less of people's opinions and more of what God's purpose is for me.
P ~ Father, Thank you for your living word, that I may have the opportunity to change the way that I am for your glory. Help me to remember that it is not here that I live for, but to live in eternity with you. I pray that I lead a life desirable to you, so that others may choose to follow you and not for my own benefit. Thank you for loving me for all that I am, even when I don't deserve it. Amen
