Monday, June 23, 2008

Serenity, by Lon Alderman

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

When we focus our attention on the things of this earth, we are on the path to death. That is, the natural end of earthly things is death. Therefore, if we are governed by things that die, then the natural end is death, too. As we daily move closer to the death of earthly things, an anxiety grows and peace is lost.

On the other hand, God never dies. If we focus on God and make Him our Governor, then we have chosen something that will continue forever. When we look forward spiritually, we see an unending communion with God. Our earthly death becomes a step closer to God. And, there is peace.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.

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