Here are three pairs of opposites: outer person being destroyed, inner person renewed day by day;
Momentary light afflictions, incomparable weight of glory; what is seen and what is unseen.
The three I like are: the inner person, weight of glory; the unseen. These three speak of another world, speak of who we are and how we will live, as spiritual beings.
I have experienced times of sensing all I needed to do was poke my nose forward and enter a whole, beautiful, new real where the greens were greener, the sun shone brighter, the air was lighter, and the place was full of joy. What a place!!! This is where the Spirit dwells, here there is no shadow, no sickness, no evil, no poverty.
Have you ever read the tales of Narnia, a good read. I recommend them. I remember where one of the youngsters, it may have been Dickory, went into a very green land that was in the early creation phase. What a peaceful, lovely world where no evil had existed until he brought it there, unwittingly.
If we allow ourselves to dream of our homeland, this is where we come from and are returning to, we will begin to sense that we are more than we see, feel and hear. We are spirit, inhabiting a body for a short time, to learn things, touch lives and take people with us.
When I am rung out and can go no further I pray and ask the Holy Spirit to take over and then I move and do more. I allow my spirit to rise. It is full of life and is renewing itself continually.
Afflictions of the present prepare the glory of the future. If we understand this we will not fuss as much.
Spend time now, dreaming of the spirit world, invite the Holy Spirit to ignite the dreams and enjoy who you are in Christ. Amen!
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