This morning I really actually tried to narrow down the goals of life. In a totally general way that seems virtually impossible, but I did. It took me some time to somewhat understand the order that I put them in, but I found one.
If I’m rooted in God’s word than I can bear fruit and be shade. I seek companionship because I fear self destruction. It’s pretty simple, and I feel confident those are the only two things I need.
What I value here in this life only holds true if it has value in a timeless existence.
What I’m thinking is nothing new really, it’s that whole concept of material possessions. What you have here is only going to stay here. In my mind the soul is the only thing that will pass on. Although there are memories as well, and all the emotions that are triggered by them.
So, I suppose there are really only a few things that will last. A Soul, it’s memories and emotions. (I guess you could argue that emotions are really just the effects of memories on the soul) Point is, what has Value? What is Value? And what do you do when you Value something?
I’d like to think that I place Value in eternal things. But, when I look back and recognize the nature of my actions I begin to think that I place a lot of Value on more things than just eternity.
I’m not entirely sure, but I get the feeling that we place value on things that hold a sense of security. Or we place value on things that give us a sense of comfort. I heard someone say recently that what God offers us in the promise of His Son is not comfort but it’s Security.
Knowing you’re secure can overcome a sense of comfort. Reality will come and people will realize that worldly security will pass, but will they be able to recognize true security. Or, will they grab on to a false sense of reality that offers momentary security because it gives them worldly comfort.
Hard times are coming and a true knowledge of being secure in God’s fold will over power even the most painful uncomfortable realities to come. I just hope that if I’m alive long enough to see the world thrown into a rage of persecution that I will truly know the security of God’s fold. (i think i said security too many time)