Look Forward

 

A number of years ago I spoke with an elderly woman on New Year’s Day, and the thing I remember most about our conversation is her comment that “I have nothing to look forward too except good health.” When she said it my initial thought was “that’s sad.” I often think of that comment. 

A few days ago I read the following and it gave me a different perspective on having nothing to look forward too. It helped me remember that which I've been given and the difference it makes. We seem to easily forget all that God can do for us as His child. We have a lot to look forward too!

"When the Holy Spirit imparts the gift of eternal life to you, far more has transpired than the mere possession of unending spiritual life. That is because the Holy Spirit brings to every Christian an entirely new quality of life that is divine, supernatural, and godlike.

"Through the Holy Spirit, the born-again man or woman can enjoy a new way of living. Since the Holy Spirit allows you to share in the life of Christ, He opens up a radical new lifestyle that is conformed to God's commands and ways, not to culture.

"You must remember that much of worldly behavior and methodology is based on wisdom that is flawed and tainted by sin. The Spirit of God reprograms your mind and transforms your attitude with His wisdom, dramatically altering your habits, rearranging your priorities, and establishing new standards. 

"The Holy Spirit gives you a new power for living; the new lifestyle comes with the power to succeed. You are no longer limited to fighting your problems with your resources. You have God and the fullness of His Spirit to help you and deliver you." Unknown author

Sometimes it may seem like we have nothing to look forward too, but God has put the Holy Spirit inside of us to provide all we need to alter that view.

I think of Matthew 7:7.

"Ask and it will be give to you; seek and you will find; 

knock and the door will be opened to you."

By His Grace . . .