This life.

After chatting with a friend for a bit tonight, I began to ponder. Something I maybe shouldn't do when I'm delirious. Ooopsy.
Anyway, I just started thinking about the things God has brought me through in the last couple of years. Not only brought me through, but made me better because of it. I learned from the experiences. I didn't want to go through that stuff, I didn't want to learn those lessons. But, I do feel stronger, better (if you will), closer to my Creator...because of those struggles. This world is filled to the brim with hurt, lost, hungry, sick, scared, suffering, oppressed, and lonely people. I start to wonder why can't that all be done away with? Why can't we all be healed and healthy, with no worries or concerns? With no burdens and no heartache? Then I am reminded why...because THIS is Earth, it's not perfect...but Heaven is. That's what we have to look forward to...Heaven, a perfect kingdom that will last forever, without end. I can't wait until the day I meet Him, face to face. What a glorious day it will be.
But, until then, this Earth is my temporary home. I want to do what I can to help make it better, but I do get overwhelmed at where to even start.

Lord, help me to be who and what you want me to be. Forgive me when I get preoccupied with the path I think I should be on, and help me to remember to let You lead the way. I love you Lord. I'm thankful for my many blessings, that I am so undeserving of. May my life be a reflection of the mighty works you do in me.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:16