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Everything in Life is Temporary-by Heidi McLaughlin

Posted: September 8, 2024

The single mom and I sat on the beach in our chairs, with our feet dangling in the warm lake water. The setting was glorious but the conversation was hard and I knew my friend needed some practical advice. As I listened and prayed (in my mind while she was speaking) I asked God to give me some words to give her hope. Immediately I remembered the five simple words that helped me through my darkest journey.

Everything in life is temporary.

As soon as I said these words her shoulders relaxed and I could see peace invade her heart. When we’re in the middle of suffering everything feels dark and hopeless and often we can’t see how that will ever change. We feel lost, alone and weak. Often times we feel stuck. Our difficult circumstances overwhelm us and darkness is all we can see. It drains the life and energy out of us and we can even lose hope.

The Bible verse that saved me was that simple line in the 23^rd Psalm: “Even though I walk THROUGH the valley of the shadow of death (it’s not just death of a person…death of a marriage, a lost dream, a bankruptcy, a divorce, a house, the loss of a church family.) “I will fear no evil for you are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me. “

We get victory when we realize we don’t get THROUGH by being better or trying harder. Romans 8:37 helps us to understand this:  “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors THROUGH Him who loved us.”

Through HIM and not us.

We need the Holy Spirit but we also need each other. We are made in the image and DNA of God the Father, Christ the Son and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. There are over 40 “one-another” principles that Jesus modeled and taught us. We are here on this earth to be here for one-another. That is why my friend called and asked me to sit with her so that she could share her burden and that I could grieve with her and comfort her. Give her words of hope.

When we realize everything in life is temporary it gives us hope. There is always a new season. Here in Kelowna I’m tired of the heat and looking forward to autumn and cooler weather. I know it’s coming.

Because everything is t
emporary.

What new season are you waiting for? Keep praying, watching and hoping; your new day is on its way.

 

 

 

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