A couple of weeks ago during a Sermon my Pastor said "The man who has nothing but has a relationship with God has everything". His point being, we fight so much during this life to get all the other stuff, the house, the car, the job, the nick nacks - when in reality we only need Him. I guess that's what God meant when he said it's harder for the rich man to get to Heaven then the poor because he clings to his earthy possessions. Naked I came into this earth and in that same fashion I will leave, regardless of whether heaven or hell is my fate. But to choose between an eternity of pain and anguish and one of pure joy I don't think the decision is too difficult.
Yesterday, I discussed how it has been hard for me lately to stay happy. I recently moved to a new state. I have been here for about 7 months now and have tried to get myself involved in work, church and friends. For some reason, it has been really tough. Thankfully I have a family member that moved with me so I am not truly alone, but they have succeeded in making so many friends here and when I try and reach out it just never quite works out for me. Thinking back on what my Pastor said it made me realize something. I am trying to fill up my life and find my happiness in things I can get in this world when in reality all I need is to cling to God. He will provide me with all the peace and joy I need. "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:7). I will work on remembering that is where the light of my life should come from.
To have it all is to know and love God. He will provide me with all I need. People will fail me, things will break, food will perish - but God always is standing there right at my side with arms wide open, waiting for me to run to Him.
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