The closer you live to God, the smaller everything else appears. (p. 37)5. Seeing Life from God's View.
We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. - Anais Nin (p. 41)I do wonder if all of the things we deal with in life are really "tests" from God. Why do we need our hope tested? I can understand testing faith, to an extent, but hope? Especially when so many people in this world - including Christians - lack hope. And testing love... I don't like that idea at all. Love shouldn't require testing.
The way you see your life shapes your life. (p. 41)
Life is a test, life is a trust, and life is a temporary assignment. (p. 42)
Character is both developed and revealed by tests (p. 43)
In my own life I have noticed that God tests my faith through problems, tests my hope by how I handle possessions, and tests my love through people. (p. 43)
nothing is insignificant in your life. (p. 43)
he never allows the tests you face to be greater than the grace he gives you to handle them. (p. 44)
We are stewards of whatever God gives us. (p. 44)
affirmation... promotion... celebration (pp. 45-46)
there is a direct relationship between how I use my money and the quality of my spiritual life. (p. 46)
I'm sure I'll write a long piece on this at some point in the future. This is plenty for tonight. Just think about it.
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