Thinking…
February 12, 2008Maybe it’s having had a few days off from the dreadful routine, but here’s a thought that is banging around in my head…
It is concerned with contentment. Remember awhile back I wrote about my discontent? Well… can longing for heaven be a form of discontent?
~ So much that I feel the urge to bolt and move to another city?
~ So much that I feel panic with the state of the world?
~ So much that I feel frustrated with the lack of depth even in spiritual activities such as Bible studies and church services?
Where is the balance of being heavenly minded without being so discontent with life here on earth? Obviously, we are to set our eyes on heavenly things. But sometimes (maybe a little too often) the heavenly things look so good that I can barely stand the thought of having to continue on earth. And then I feel a twinge that this has something to do with my discontent.
Just thought I would throw that out there and see what any of you thought.
I just finished reading the book, “Ninety Minutes in Heaven.” I can totally relate now…The book describes one pastor’s experience during the ninety minutes that he was declared dead. It describes heaven as best as the pastor could recollect it and the pain and suffering that he endured when he began breathing again. God had purpose in this pastor’s life after his wreck. God has purpose in your life. It could just be that the discontent is God’s way of heightening your senses because he is getting you ready to do something incredible in your life.
Well Paul wanted to die and be with the Lord didn’t he. I think you are in good company
Apostle Paul felt the same tension and proclaimed: To live is Christ, to die is gain.