I'm learning how all of us who are truly seeking God and his plan for our lives are on the same journey, the journey from hell to heaven. Outwardly, our journeys may look very different. One person may travel the world, another live in the same county for his whole life. One person may be asked to sacrifice home and friends, while another seems to get to live in relative comfort. God refines each of us in a time and manner as he sees fit; you can't judge someone by appearances.
However, the inner journey of seeking God's will often looks similar, I believe. I've listened and watched many different people in different countries in different circumstances wrestle with the same questions with which you wrestle and I wrestle. I think maybe this is because our souls are on the same journey toward life, real life, eternal life beyond this one.
The journey filled with struggles is a common theme in literature and movies. We all understand it in one form or another. And I don't think we will ever find truest rest and peace on this side of heaven. What would heaven hold for us, then? So if we don't really ARRIVE on this planet, then my suspicion is the WAY we choose to journey and struggle is what's important.
I'm aware that none of this is original or profound. But I think it's something that we all have to try to figure out. Future posts will explore my journey and the journeys of others, and questions we ask along the way.
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