2 Corinthians 4:1, 5-12, 16-18
Living Well in a Broken World
I remember when my parents passed away. They left us only
five months apart, and it was a very difficult time. There were many other
things going on in life at the same time. We were raising our four children,
one having a significant disability. I was working full time and my husband was
managing a business which demanded extensive hours away and much computer time when
he was home. His parents were aging as well, and our young twins were diagnosed
with juvenile diabetes. Many days were very overwhelming and it seemed as
though we were on our own to fight off the storms of life. Had we known then
what we know now, it would have made things a bit easier to handle. Perhaps no
lighter on the heart, but with biblical perspective we could have seen the
purpose of our challenges more clearly. I trust you too have been in situations
when looking at things from God’s viewpoint would have, or perhaps did ease the
pain.
2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 “We are hard pressed on every side, but
not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned;
struck down, but not destroyed.”
2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 “Therefore we do not lose heart.
Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that
far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is
unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Our trials are nothing compared to what Jesus endured for
us.
Though some days seem unbearable, we will be alright.
Yes this world brings heartache and pain, but it will end
and be glorious beyond imagine.
What is real and devastating now, will seem trivial when
everything is all said and done.
Though this world wears us down, and our bodies weaken, when
we lift our eyes to the Lord we are refreshed and strengthened. He is there for
us with a promise of eternal peace.
Listen to Tenth Avenue North: “Worn”
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