A New Perspective

I seem to have gained a new perspective since Kim passed and I’ve spent a month in Belize: I’m less concerned about where in the world I am. I used to think, Now I’m in this place. Then I’ll be there. And the different places were a big deal. But I’ve come to think, She’s in heaven, and I’m still here on earth.

And it doesn’t matter to me much anymore where on earth I am. I’m still on earth.

So whether I’m in the USA or in Belize, I’m still here on earth. The differences of the two countries are great, but the differences between these places are far less than those between earth and heaven.

I move from one space to another, from one life surrounding to another—but they’re always here on earth. What does this change of perspective mean in how one lives?

1. I find I tend to be less concerned about earthly situations, opportunities, or problems. They will all pass. And they all get eclipsed by the anticipation of eternal life in the world to come. This view is advocated throughout the New Testament, but I’ve found that it’s hard to consistently do until life (or death) breaks you enough to see and think differently.

2. There is a freedom in it—a freedom of not minding, of not craving, of carrying a peace that exists beyond yourself wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. Because after all, you’re still on earth. And this will all pass into eternity.

3. With this diminished concern and increase of freedom, life becomes less cluttered. So I find more space to focus on my remaining life calling. And that also comes from, and aims straight back, at heaven.

I am mystified at how all this happens—especially as I did not invite it or want it.

But when God works, and you choose to receive it, of course, this kind of thing will happen.

And you will have your own version of it.
What might that be for you?