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  • Keep Your Eyes Fixed on Heaven

    “Keep your eyes fixed on Heaven, and earth will be thrown in. Keep your eyes fixed on earth and you will get nothing.”
    — C. S. Lewis

    There is a profound truth in these words attributed to C. S. Lewis. They remind us that where we focus our eyes, our hearts tend to follow.

    We live in a world filled with distractions. We worry about money, politics, health, possessions, relationships, the news, and what tomorrow may bring. None of these things are necessarily bad. But when they become the center of our lives, they can cause us to forget what matters most.

    This world is temporary. Heaven is eternal.

    What Are Your Eyes Fixed On?

    Imagine walking down a path while constantly looking behind you. You would stumble over things you could easily have avoided.

    Life can be like that.

    If we spend all our time looking at the problems of this world, our problems can become larger than they really are. Fear can replace faith. Anxiety can replace peace. Discouragement can replace hope.

    But when we lift our eyes toward God, something changes.

    We begin to see our problems from an eternal perspective.

    The bills may still be there. The difficult person may still be difficult. The news may still be troubling. Our circumstances may not immediately change.

    But we change.

    We remember that God is bigger than our problems.

    “Set Your Mind on Things Above”

    St. Paul gives us a similar message:

    “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
    — Colossians 3:2

    This doesn’t mean that Christians should ignore earthly responsibilities.

    Quite the opposite.

    We have families to love, bills to pay, work to accomplish, neighbors to help, communities to serve, and people who need our kindness.

    But we should do these things with Heaven in our hearts.

    When Heaven becomes our destination, earth becomes our assignment—not our final home.

    Earth Is a Gift, Not the Destination

    God has given us this life as a tremendous gift.

    We should enjoy the beauty around us. We should appreciate family and friends. We should laugh, work, serve, celebrate and give thanks.

    But we should never confuse the gift with the Giver.

    Everything we have ultimately comes from God.

    Our homes, possessions, talents, opportunities, relationships and even our next breath are gifts.

    And one day, we will leave all of those earthly things behind.

    We cannot take our bank accounts with us.

    We cannot take our houses.

    We cannot take our cars.

    We cannot take our accomplishments.

    But we can take love.

    We can take the good we have done for others in God’s name.

    We can take the faith we have cultivated.

    And, by God’s grace, we can take our souls home to Him.

    When Heaven Is Our Focus, Earth Falls Into Perspective

    Think about how different life looks when we remember that it is temporary.

    Someone insults us.

    Is it worth carrying resentment for years?

    Someone hurts us.

    Can we forgive them and place the matter in God’s hands?

    We lose something we treasured.

    Can we say, “Lord, thank You for the time I had it”?

    We face an uncertain future.

    Can we say, “God, I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I know You hold tomorrow”?

    That is the freedom that comes from keeping our eyes fixed on Heaven.

    Don’t Let the World Steal Your Peace

    The world constantly tells us:

    “You need more.”

    God tells us:

    “Trust Me.”

    The world says:

    “Be afraid.”

    God says:

    “Do not be afraid.”

    The world says:

    “Look at what you don’t have.”

    God says:

    “Look at what I have already given you.”

    The world says:

    “Protect yourself at all costs.”

    Christ teaches us to love, forgive, serve, and give.

    The difference is enormous.

    Heaven Changes How We Live Today

    Keeping our eyes on Heaven doesn’t make us less useful on earth.

    It makes us more useful.

    If I know this life is temporary, I have a greater reason to make every day count.

    I can encourage someone who is lonely.

    I can forgive someone who has hurt me.

    I can pray for someone who has wronged me.

    I can feed someone who is hungry.

    I can listen to someone who needs to talk.

    I can share my faith.

    I can thank God for another day.

    I can use whatever blessings God has placed in my hands for His glory and for the good of others.

    That is what living with our eyes on Heaven looks like.

    A Simple Daily Practice

    Perhaps we can begin each morning with a simple prayer:

    “Lord, help me keep my eyes on You today.

    Help me remember that this world is temporary and Heaven is eternal.

    Help me use everything. You have given me for Your glory.

    Help me forgive those who have hurt me.

    Help me love those who are difficult to love.

    Help me not become consumed by the problems of this world.

    And when I become worried, remind me to look up.

    My hope is not in this world. My hope is in You. Amen.”

    Look Up

    We don’t know how many days God has given us.

    That is why today matters.

    Don’t waste today worrying about yesterday.

    Don’t spend today being consumed by tomorrow.

    And don’t allow the temporary things of earth to make you forget the eternal things of Heaven.

    Look up.

    Fix your eyes on Christ.

    Trust God with the things you cannot control.

    Use today to love, forgive, serve, and give thanks.

    Because when our eyes are fixed on Heaven, we can live on earth with greater peace, greater purpose, and greater hope.

    Heaven is real. Eternity is coming.

    So let us keep our eyes fixed on Heaven—and trust God to take care of the rest.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

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  • Helping Families Save Money, Build a Better Future, and Create Additional Income—One Person at a Time

    “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

    One of the greatest blessings God gives us is the opportunity to help other people.

    Sometimes that help comes through a kind word. Sometimes it comes through prayer. Sometimes it comes through lending a helping hand.

    And sometimes it comes by introducing someone to an opportunity that can improve their financial situation while blessing their family.

    Throughout Scripture, we see that God often works through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. He opens doors where we least expect them and provides opportunities that allow us to serve others while being good stewards of the gifts He has entrusted to us.

    Recently I came across a program that caught my attention because it combines practical everyday value with powerful business-building tools.

    Among the benefits are: –

    1,000 email leads from someone who genuinely wants to help you succeed. –

    A Giant Discount Savings Portal with discounts on airfare, cruises, hotels, shopping, home products, and much more. –

    An expanding library of more than 96 e-books filled with valuable information. –

    A professional email autoresponder that works with your lead capture pages and even allows you to import up to 5,000 contacts. –

    Your own custom lead capture page with an integrated lead database. –

    A business opportunity that offers the possibility of creating meaningful monthly income for people who are willing to learn, work consistently, and serve others.

    Notice I used the word possibility. No honest business can promise success. Just as a farmer cannot guarantee a harvest without planting, watering, and caring for the crop, no opportunity guarantees income without effort, learning, perseverance, and patience.

    Success comes from faithfully doing the work day after day. For many families, retirees, and people living on fixed incomes, even a modest additional income can relieve financial pressure, provide peace of mind, and create opportunities to bless others.

    That is what appeals to me most. My desire has never simply been to help people make more money. My desire is to help people become better stewards of what God has entrusted to them, strengthen their families, assist their churches and communities, and have greater freedom to help those in need.

    Imagine what could happen if thousands of Christians had additional resources to support their churches, missionaries, food banks, pregnancy centers, homeless shelters, and families facing difficult times.

    Money itself is neither good nor evil. The Bible reminds us that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil—not money itself. When placed in the hands of faithful people with servant hearts, financial resources can become powerful tools for doing God’s work.

    Jesus taught us: > “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” > — Matthew 6:33

    That verse has guided my life for many years. Whenever I consider a new opportunity, I ask one simple question: Can this help people while bringing glory to God? If the answer is yes, then it deserves thoughtful consideration.

    Whether you decide this particular opportunity is right for you or not, I encourage you to pray about every financial decision. Ask the Lord for wisdom, seek good counsel, and never stop looking for ways to use your talents and resources to serve others.

    When we place God first, become faithful stewards, and use our blessings to bless others, amazing things can happen.

    May God bless you, your family, and every good work He has prepared for you. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” — Colossians 3:23

    Results are not guaranteed. Success in any business depends on individual effort, consistency, skill, and the willingness to learn and serve others. Always evaluate any opportunity carefully before participating. :::

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