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doesn't the Book even?
the old wine is better, so people keep saying. let's hear it!
is what i had in mind, ya, Just means someone who has been around a long while, in that (this; this is that) specific venue
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In my time...I have heard that or similar so many times.
It sounds 'spiritual' and correct for us 'mere Christians' to say..Yet.
But I think God is happier when we say about ourselves what He says about us! Identity.
Go for the best, the goal, as Paul said, press for the best The Prize..God Himself. Better to give it all we have got..focus on the prize ..and then maybe find out later- "Oh whoops, didn't quite make it..but on this l.o.n.g.. 'table' I may be so far down at the end, I can't see His face, but I can at least hear His voice." ( we speak typology here)
Some say- " I am a wretched person saved by grace"
Others will say:- "I am called, chosen, set free , and headed towards Home"
Some approach a stranger and try to witness by saying- "Do you know if you don't change the path you are on, you will end up locked out of heaven."
Another will approach and say-" Hey do you know how much God loves you, and He has a great plan for your life?"
I am saying this to say, When you are actually there you will not just be happy to sit on the floor by the door..or at the far end of 'the table' you will wish with everything in you to sit as close to the Lord as you can get.
That is where "I" see the 'wailing and gnashing of teeth' coming in to the picture. (It's the cry of what 'could have been'). ..these I believe are the 'rewards' that Paul wrote about....
But...this is what I have seen over the years...I used to say it as you said it...but I believe God gave me a hard Gibbs-head-smack about that, and made me change my perspective and my vision.
Not trying to change your mind. Only God can do that, it's not my business.
New Year hugs...H
Or any of the above?
Maybe it is all speaking of a different dimension a different realm.
That is more what I am thinking. ( but then I don't have as much as you to think with
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We all need each other as we 'run' slowly...( can you beat my 75 years?
I am totally convinced that our God looks at the heart...he looks and cares if we have passion enough, love enough, for He Himself as our goal...I believe God's is wonderful presence is what gets us there...
Like Moses when he said to God.." If thy presence go not with us, take us not up hence." Moses knew the value...he knew that it was everything.
All I am saying is, don't lets settle for less than God's best.
Bless you ..H
and some will say, called and chosen wretched man that I am, saved by grace lest one should boast.
Well for me, this place is much better for having your presence here with us.
It is all about "spiritual atmosphere"
I should also learn to 'pick my battles' better than I do...it can cause sidetracking from the more important things...
I had two brothers, no sisters, so I was a bit of a scrapper with them as a kid..I just can't keep my nose out of trouble some days...
Maybe I will turn over a new left in the New Year..( not that I really find it works! LOL )
i kind of got lost here, or it's still too early or something, could you rephrase this ty
not even sure these could be said to have free will, i mean if you are asleep is your will even functioning, etc.
dunno why this grabbed me, but contemplate the impact you going back 100 years or so and describing your life today to an ancestor would have on them. Assuming that they did not just kill you outright of course, after you told it.
