I was having one of those coffee shop discussions. We were commiserating about how the world is desperate. Things are falling apart. I was looking at going into the classroom filled with wet kittens and trying to herd them toward responsible adulthood. He was looking at going to his small business and try to make enough money to pay his taxes and buy tomorrow’s coffee. You know the discussion. It is boiler plate and a staple of life.
In spite of that I have a hope. I know that no matter how bad things look there is a glorious future for me because God is ultimately in charge. Yes, it is a matter of faith and a choice to believe. No, it is not pie in the sky. It means that I don’t need to get upset about the guy who beats me to the 10 items or less line with a cart full of groceries, wants three totals so he can use his EBT card and WIC coupons and wants help to his Mercedes.
According to Jesus the gate to heaven is narrow but the line will be short. My goal. You are welcome to join me. I will even give you cuts in line.
homo unius libri
I'm headed for the same gate, but at a hobble, not a run. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI will try to leave a few roses for you to smell if I get there before you.
DeleteGrace and peace.
You're teaching kittens now? Consider that a promotion.
ReplyDeleteTeaching them is even harder than herding them. Many days I am happy to still be able to find my car at the end of the day.
DeleteGrace and peace.