"Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage."
Psalm 84:5
We are getting toward the end of this 31 day series, so there have obviously been a few things repeated as we've continued to focus on this theme of hope. One is that this world is hard. Anyone who has lived here for more than a few years will probably be able to agree to that. Another is that hope is found in looking beyond this world.
Beyond what we can see to what is unseen.
Beyond our circumstances to the One who controls the master plan.
When our hearts are set on pilgrimage, we recognize that we are on a journey. This world we currently live in is not our home, but just a stop on the way.
So we live each day focused on what awaits, with our perspective fixed on the eternal instead of the temporal. And we live with supernatural strength given to us to endure the trials and hardships of this world that we are currently passing through.
Living this way makes us blessed. And I, for one, want to live under the blessing of my Father. So I choose to keep my gaze heavenward.
Remember you are just passing through, fellow pilgrim. There are far better things ahead. Hang in there, dear sojourner.
The journey can be long and hard, but it will be worth it.
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