Experiencing God's Presence #350

Experiencing God's Presence #350

And I will live in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalm 23:6

“You need to live your life with an eternal perspective. When you are fully convinced that you’ll live in My house forever—in My family and in the safety of My hand—you will have a much greater tolerance for discomfort. You’ll find yourself much less impatient, much more generous, much less driven by short-term gain, much more willing to sacrifice for the ultimate good. When you finally realize, deep in your soul, that My Presence is an eternal state, your life takes on a whole new meaning.

“David’s psalm was a statement of perspective. He understood from his youth as a shepherd that My shepherding changes the way a person sees. He no longer focused on what he lacked, questioned his path, feared death, obsessed about getting the upper hand over his enemies, failed to notice blessings, or planned only for the short term. He knew Me as Provider, Guide, Comfort and Strength, Victor, generous Giver, and eternal Lord. That’s why he began his song with a statement of not living in want. He knew that in Me, he had all he needed.

“I want you to live with that perspective. Know that you have all you need—in Me, through Me, or both. Live fearlessly and faithfully. See your losses as temporary and your gains as eternal. Believe—always know, beyond the shadow of a doubt—the depths of My goodness and faithful love. And understand that every benefit of this relationship is forever.”

Lord, I want to see with “forever” eyes. I want to live anchored in eternity and have attitudes that reflect ultimate victory and unquenchable life. I want to live as fearlessly and faithfully as You want me to. Help me do that. Shape my perspective. Guide me in Your good and everlasting ways.