Before I begin with the topic I just want to say that its not my intention to sound as if I know it all or have attained complete knowledge. I am ever learning and growing, and these blogs are opportunities to share what I am learning with others.I was speaking with a friend a few weeks back, and our conversation inspired me to write this entry. We were talking about true riches and wealth, but not in the concepts of worldly structures and constructs. In our culture it is extremely easy to get consumed by those things that at the end of the day have no value and will perish to dust. The clothes we wear and the cars we drive have value, but they don't add to our spiritual substance which is in essence life. These things are simply a means to an end. The assurance of knowing Christ and the peace that comes with accepting his love and God's forgiveness IS the greatest treasure anyone can gain "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst" ~ John 6:13
A person who knows Christ, his authority and peace is wealthy. Instead of focusing on earthly wealth that at the end of the day as no value, why not focus on attaining true wealth found in a relationship with Jesus Christ and his people? Truthfully over these last few months I have lost sight of this. In my ambition to be " successful" I was missing these elements that bring so much peace and stability to my life. In the midst of uncertainty its a struggle to keep your eyes on the prize. Christ is the prize and promises to restore us if only we would look to him. I am so grateful that God places friends and mentors in our lives to bring us back to the reality of his deep love for us, and his living presence. As I embark on this next chapter,the following are the key concepts I hope to remember from this current season:
Peace of mind is priceless
Knowing my true identity in Jesus Christ is priceless.
Recognizing my dependency and constant need of Jesus is priceless.
Trust is priceless.
Knowing that we were all made and formed by the Creator for a purpose is priceless.
Knowing your true purpose (the one God wills you to do) is priceless.
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