2 Corinthians 5:9 (LSB) 9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.
Many of us forget, or maybe have never really considered, the fact that our lives here are just a sort of preamble to what’s yet to come; eternity in God’s presence.
It’s easy for us to get caught up in the here and now, so focused on earthly concerns and obligations that we lose sight of our eternal purpose.
Life is busy. Distractions are many.
And sometimes that makes it easy to lose sight of what’s important in the big scheme of things.
But this verse tells us plainly that our goal (ambition) should be to please Him, whether we’re at home (here in our bodies), or absent (in His presence for eternity).
We are all guilty of overcomplicating this.
Sometimes we make excuses. Other times, we just get caught up in life’s concerns and get off track.
But consider this a challenge today to hold onto what’s important and keep our priorities in line, always giving God preeminence, making pleasing HIM the focus of everything we do.
This is not spiritually deep, but critically important and worth our time and attention.
So, for those of us who may have forgotten, or somehow gotten off track, today is a good day to correct our course.
We love you all.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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