Today’s Thought “The End Goal” G. Ward

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

 

I believe our trials, particularly for the American, certainly can be overwhelming, but is often exacerbated by/through a refusal to endeavor how God is still loving the world and whereas many beyond our borders are continually exposed to existential threat of starvation and clean drinking water, amidst governments embracing totalitarianism, many times our dilemma is generally associative to financial deficiencies. Moreover, these tribulations of ours, even discount the whole of history that witnessed our foreparents’ struggle to provide food for their family and while we’re disappointed when leftovers are served – it’s greatly indicative of what my friend (visiting and on missionary assignment from W. Africa) says, “Americans are spoiled”.

While my compassion onto any grievous remains, along with others enduring mental anguish of sorts continues, I certainly hope for many others to more contemplate the avenue given in this today, where spiritual recapitulation is offered (*Phil.4:4-7), even remembering how our merciful Savior’s rescue of us, calls for best stewardship of our earthly posture – whereby desires/pleasures must be weighed against HIS Word that guarantees our peace (although troubles persist).