Here’s what I wish, today. And it might sound a little upside down from my usual upbeat emphasis on the power of God’s love. But it’s really not. And I think you’ll see that’s true as you read on.
I wish the people who love God were the ones with all the great successes in life. And I wish the people who thumb their noses at God were the most miserable failures in the world.
That’s not really so upside down. Right?
OK. So, there you go. (And on the FunderCast I’ll say it out loud) I stand by my words.
But since I don’t get to rule the whole world, I don’t get to decide how that works. And since God also isn’t currently ruling this world (Gasp!) life is very upside down.
It’s so annoying to see the foul-mouthed, obnoxious types gain huge audiences and build “businesses.” And then watch, as awesome, caring, intelligent believers struggle to build even a small audience. In spite of the fact that they provide wonderful products and services and serve others so well.
Why is the world so upside down?
Is it the culture? Education opportunities? Genetic predisposition?
Nay. Nay. And nay nay. If it were only something like those problems, the upside down condition of life here on Earth could surely be solved with at least some of our millions of laws.
And yet, there are so-called “leaders” in government who go by the title of “lawmakers.” And they continuously devise “laws” in an attempt to make the masses play nice. But the masses don’t even seem to know what nice is anymore. Much less play nice. So, we end up with a “survival of the fittest” world where bad is good and good is bad.
Of course, none of that depressing news means good, hard-working, people who love God should lose heart. Quite the contrary. In fact, when you fit into that category, you’ve already won what’s truly important. And that’s the eternal rewards. Every other kind of win, here on Earth, is so temporary.
But acknowledging there’s a God, and that you’re not Him, puts the everlasting mark in your W column.
So, I wanna encourage all my Christian friends today.
And I want you to remember (you probably DO), and never forget, you’re a winner.
Because you’ve already made the best decision of (and for) your life you’ll ever make. Don’t let any setbacks define you. Remember, they’re temporary. But you’re eternal. And from the perspective of your eternal home, everything else will look (and be) upside down.
Life is very temporary
Here on planet Earth.
If you ponder why you wander,
Or what it’s all worth,
Don’t be bitter, just consider
Your alternative.
Life is often rough and tough.
But still…you got to live.
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