It’s time to stop looking behind and begin to imagine the future.
I declare this to the body of Christ.
Our lives should be built upon the knowledge that we live in heavenly places now. We are running toward heaven every day, propelled by the knowledge that we will one day collide with our heavenly self and live with God forever. Our spirit, once saved, began to dwell in the heavenlies. We still walk on earth. This is our reality.
This is also why we often feel so displaced.
The yearning inside of each of us is pointing us toward heaven. To be united with Christ and to live in His rule and reign. To worship God for eternity. Oh, glorious day!!
Look ahead.
Become unhindered by the past. Instead, let it become the fuel with which you run toward the future.
God put eternity into our hearts. Scripture tells us so.
If we have eternity in our hearts, then that explains why we carry so much longing. It’s not something that is wrong with you, it’s something so right.
Live in the longing.
Live for the future generations.
Sometimes I wonder what would happen if we began to see things in light of those we have not yet seen. The future generations.
It’s time to stop living in the past. It’s time to stop living only for today. It’s time to live the legacy.
Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need Your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to You. Save me, for I serve You and trust You. You are my God. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on You constantly. Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to You. O Lord, You are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for Your help. Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry. I will call to You whenever I’m in trouble, and You will answer me. Psalm 86:1-7
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