Paul

Hey Quest! I just wanted to share something with y'all that I read through the other day.

To me, it was a great example of how we should have a different mindset as Christians.

Philippians 1:21-26

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.

In this passage, Paul is in prison and debating between the benefits of life and death in his situation. In the end, he sees that even though to die would mean he would be sent to heaven and wouldn't have to go through these worldly struggles anymore, to live would benefit those around him more. That, even though he isn't in the best of situations, he still knows and remembers his purpose to spread the word of God. To me, that is an awesome reminder on perspective. If I was in Paul's situation, I would have had a very selfish view on it, and I would have just wanted to get the heck out of there ASAP. But Paul saw the brighter side of his situation, and remembered others, instead of just himself. Paul also talked to the guards about the Word, making the most of his time in prison. But that's a whole different story. Anyways, that's what I wanted to share with you Quest. Keep the right perspective of things, and there will always be a benefit to your actions. Keep up the awesome posts everyone, I love reading all you have!

P.S. If you want another awesome example of the way Paul looks at things, just go back a couple verses to Philippians 1:15-18. He sees the best in seemingly negative situations. Paul kicks butt.

-Joe