I don't believe Jesus was saying we shouldn't want food and clothes and laughter and riches. In speaking of these things as often as he did, he was more saying he knows those are the things we will want. But he is telling us, "There is something better than those things, don't focus on what you don't have on this earth, don't work and strive for these temporary things, live for the Kingdom of Heaven. You won't be sorry if you give up your life and wants and wishes, for my will."
He is so wonderful and wise. My heart is singing to Him right now. But my sick, whiny kids are about to get up, don't know how long it will last. Because, you know, I haven't learned to live beyond my circumstances very well yet. :)
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This reminds me alot of what piper says in Desiring God. One I need to read again, and probably again. We shall always live for our other world, but dang if life doesn't always get in the way! Hope your kids are feeling better.
Gina
Yep, they are feeling better, they are driving me crazy! :)
I loved that book too.
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