They read this at church on Sunday past:
I consider the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God: for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit , we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved, Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.
In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts know what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God's Will.
This bible quote is awesome! It says it ALL!!!! There is nothing left that can be added to this. It seems to me to say that all I have said is true, creation is also subject to futility as St Paul says. It sufferes along side of us and awaits its liberation just as we do...Creation will also be restored to its intended beauty. We will enjoy that beauty when we all get to finally enjoy our new bodies at the end of the world. God is sooooooooooo good. He has so much WONDERFUL waiting for us. If you suffer here and do it for the Lord you will reap your reward. Nature too will reap her reward, her groanings will end and she also will be restored, what a glorious thought! If this can't motivate you to grin and bear it then what will?
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