If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
I read this quote recently and I really liked it. "There is no way of learning faith except by trial. It is God's school of faith, and it is far better for us to learn to trust our Father than to enjoy life." MJS
In Colossians we are reminded that as believers our 'lives are hidden with Christ in God.' Our focus tends to be on the physical realm and what we can benefit from now. But God tells us that our focus should be on things above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. One day we will also appear with Him there. I find that it is easy to focus on myself and what I want, but nothing good comes from thinking of myself. God is faithful to teach us and grow us when we look to Him in everything.
"If the Lord calls you to go through fire or water, He has a special reserve of grace for you in that. And that grace will be from the throne of grace. It is the throne above, mediating grace for need and suffering as it is required." - T.A-S.
Lately we have been studying CLAware and grammar. CLAware is a computer program designed to help organize culture and language files. Grammar is mostly studying the way languages can be set up grammatically and can be fairly confusing at times. One thing that is a little encouraging about grammar is that most languages apart from English actually follow their rules.
Thanks for praying for me when you think of it, it is very much appreciated!
