To live is not to have a body of a certain size or shape or degree of health, or a home in a certain neighborhood, or a particular job or status. To live is Christ. And most of us have to be convinced of this today and convinced again tomorrow, because we are so thoroughly immersed in this world that tells us otherwise. This reconvincing happens as we begin eating now of the tree of life by feeding on Christ and his Word today, and again tomorrow, and again the next day.
-Nancy Guthrie, "Even Better Than Eden"
Oh, how I need this "reconvincing"! Our technology continues to fail and fall apart, and I think this removal is one of the tools God is using to remind me to focus on things of eternal value. We've started our "Thankful Turkey" again this weekend. I love looking back at the feathers over the years and reminding ourselves of all the good things God has given us. We're choosing to focus on His goodness (like beautiful melon popo) and His Word.
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
I Corinthians 15:58
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