Remove the Crown of Gold

Perishable verses imperishable. 

Observing the physical realm we see that all matter is simply perishable, but there is something that withstands this decaying state. This gift is bestowed to each of us by our God, the gift of hope in heaven which is from the Lord Jesus Christ’s death on the cross.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 says, "Don't you realize that everyone who runs in a race runs to win, but only one runner gets the prize? Run like them, so that you can win. Everyone who enters an athletic contest goes into strict training. They do it to win a temporary crown, but we do it to win one that will be permanent."

Therefore, you and I should have our eyes not placed on the monotonous crowns of the deteriorating world, but onto an everlasting heavenly crown attained in heaven.

One Way Flight

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything be in prayer." Phillipians 4:6 

Being riveted in a disagreeable state leaves us in a distasteful mood. We need to find a place that brings us joy. It’s not running a triathlon or going to a facility where you spend an abundance of money for attire or jewelry. It is contrary to temporary physical happiness, it's a task you are able to do at any place or any time.  

To obtain this true peace you must relinquish all the desire "to go big or go home" in this world. Rather you must grasp the concept of faith by conveying your thoughts and feelings to our heavenly Father in prayer. 

Don’t be trapped in this melancholy world by being obsessed by your own thoughts. Merely send them on a plane to our Lord in Heaven. 

I wonder how much that would be, a plane to heaven. It is free to the believers, just accepting Jesus and you’ve purchased your ticket to heaven. Awful pricey... hard to believe we can afford it. Since He has welcomed us to heaven, of course it just makes sense God wants to speak with us down here in prayer.

"In my distress I called out to the Lord;

I cried to my God for help.

From his temple He heard my voice;

my cry came before Him, into His ears."

Psalm 18:6