If you were asked how you picture your life, what would be the first image to flash in your head? That image is your life metaphor. It’s the perspective from which you view your life, consciously or not. It’s your deion of how life works and what you expect from it!
As I read this chapter, I couldn’t help tears dropping off my eyes. The first image to come in my mind had been a theater!!! Does that mean that I’m always acting up, hiding my true self behind a bunch of foolishness? Does my entourage know how i really feel in all matters, or am i always hiding? Does that mean, I don’t expect people around me to be real, truthful… trustful? I cried because I know it’s true. I know that I haven’t been a quart of who I can be yet. I cried because I still don’t know how to get to my whole self expression. I cried because I don’t expect anything from people… I can appreciate and be thankful… but I don’t expect people to do so and so, to be this and that… I just don’t want to expect NADA from this world, from people… it hurts too much to expect and to be disappointed… to expect and to loose... My expectations are not from this world. I don't think it can get better, only getting worse and uglier. I just wish i can work it down here to deserve to see my baby girl, upthere... lol... i wish!
Your unspoken life metaphor influences you more than you know. It determines your expectations, your values, your relationship to others, your goals, your priorities. But… There always seems a but... huh!But be careful of metaphors that have nothing to do with God’s purpose for you. The standards of this world are not those of Eternity. God has three views of life: Life is a test, Life is a trust, Life is a temporary assignment.
Life is a test. This is the part that literally sucked all my energy out! I have a girl friend in Florida thinking that it’s really not a good thing for me reading that book ;) But, as I told her… MAYBE all this things happened for me to pull myself together. Whoever said the hard way is often the best way must be somewhere up there, in Heaven. Life is a test. We are always being tested. Our responses to people, problems, success, failures, conflicts, illness, disappointment… everything matter, everything is a test. You’ll be tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, senseless tragedies… Everything is a test; nothing is insignificant in your life. Some tests seem overwhelming, while others you don’t even notice. But always remember “God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out”… Every time you pass a test, God notices and makes plan to reward you in eternity…
Life on earth is a trust. The more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be. Everything we are, everything we have is a gift from God. This earth we’re living in is a gift… this life we’re living is a gift… The Bible says “The world and all that is in it belong to the LORD; the earth and all who live on it are his.” Don’t be naïve and think you own something for real… Other than your actions and their implications, what do you have? What will you bring with you in the next life? Even your body is a temporary habitat for your spirit. You don’t own anything. So do the best with what you have been leased! We were put in charge among all beings to take care of his creations on earth. “Those who are trusted with something valuable must show they are worthy of that trust.” What we seem to fail to understand, people, is that money is both a test and a trust from God. He uses money to teach us to trust Him, and for many of us money is the greatest test of all. The way we use our money determines the quality of our spiritual life. “Jesus said : From everyone who has been given much, muchi will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”
1) Point to ponder: Life is a test and a trust.
2) Verse to remember: “Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be faithful in large ones.” Luke 16:10a
3) Question to consider: What has happened to me recently that I now realize was a test from God? What are the greatest matters God has entrusted to me.”
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katou says: 2:00 PM FROM HI5
"Every time you pass a test, God notices and makes plan to reward you in eternity… " I know it is not obvious to pass the test, but once you did you became a new person.
Life is a gift, and it's a shame that some people don't realize that and don't appreciate life as they should, they don't value their family and friends...they almost take money as GOD...In fact they just failed and they might never realize it.
For me, I think moving to DR was a test from GOD. I didn't believe in him, I didn't trust that he could keep me safe...
Fear, stress... all together made me run away from all the objectives I had in life! I lost 3 years and many more...but it's Ok! I also won because I became a new person and I got true friends here...it was part of HIS plan for me and I accept it...Now that I unsderstood that, I can go anywhere as soon as GOD gives me his approval!
Caroline says: 8:59 PM FROM HI5
You didn't loose 3 years Katou, since yourself admitted that you had found your way back to God. So it can only be a plus! And all the experiences you've haed? You are a stronger woman than you were 3 years ago! So how can you say you have 3 years in your life? And what about me????? Hein???? Well, ok, this down to earh matters facing the subject of the debate. Bien ke mwen we ou vire bouch ou a la fin, i don't want to hear this loosing 3 years story anymore!!! Okayyyyyy!
To become stronger, there's always a price to pay. It's not easy to accept, but as we've seen in the previous chapters, along with the test, God also provides to strenght to face it. You are an amazing person, and you know it. Pa kite moun kraze moral ou. And don't also overestimate your strenght. I know you're strong, but even the strongest need to rest sometimes. So, allow yourself to breathe...
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