We Long For Eden

"We all long for Eden and we are constantly glimpsing it, our whole nature at it's best and least corrupted, it's gentlest and most humane, is still soaked with the sense of exile" - J.R.R. Tolkien

We all as Christians have a sense of somewhere else that is home to us, somewhere else where we are supposed to be.  We are to live in this world, but not of this world, and that is the key.  There is a reason we are here in this time and place, but we long for a place that is home for us, never being totally comfortable and satisfied with this world.  And we shouldn't be,  sin has corrupted every part of this world.  We should be angry and repulsed by the sin, evil, and injustice we see all around us, and in us.  But, there will be a place where we will be totally at home and satisfied,  perfectly in sync. All of our talents, desires, motives, and thoughts will be pure with no influence of the sinful nature.  What a beautiful place that will be indeed. 

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Waiting For A Miracle

"Why does history take such a long, long time?
When you are waiting for a miracle." - Bruce Cockburn

Miracles sometimes take time. The way we sometimes see it, they take a very long time.  But what is time to God? He invented time and set the days and nights.  If He can handle the big things like creating the world, don't you think He can provide for your needs? His ways and thoughts are not like ours.
A day is like a thousand years.  In our finite, fallen, and fearful state we call humanity, we only see time in a linear way, when God sees all of time from beginning to end all at once.  It's too much for us to grasp.  So, the next time you think God may be taking a long time for your miracle, keep in mind the greatest miracle of all.  God sending His son to die on the cross for our sins so we can live eternity in heaven, and thank Him.

Be Used by God

God has his people everywhere. Many vocations are more important than football. But regardless of what it is, when God gives His people a platform to stand on, and a voice that can be heard, He expects them to represent Him faithfully. When they achieve something He calls upon them to give Him glory. You may not have as many people watching you as pro athletes, but innumerable angels, saints and the Lord himself are watching. And that raises the question: what are you doing to honor Him, and to give Him credit for your successes, in your own unique sphere of influence? - Randy Alcorn
This comment was in response to a question about Christians in Pro Football, but it applies to all Christians.
He has placed all of us in a place and time in this world for a purpose. Its not an accident that you and I were born when and where we were. We may not be able to see God's total plan for our loves with our limited vision, but God sees the beginning from the end and has no limits of time. He has a plan for your life and my life.