Hope Shifts

I think I often overcomplicate things. I was reminded of that this morning at church at the orphanage. Pastor Nicolas was talking about abundant, eternal life. He's reminded of his daily need for the promises of eternal life by the potholes in the road. He said everytime he hits a hole in the street, he groans and wishes that it would be different now. 2 Peter 3:13 says, "But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth."

For Nicolas, he wants streets of gold today. It's amazing how simple faith comes from a humble heart.

Father, may we live the abundant life now. And may there be one less pothole on Nicolas' trip home from church today.