One day as I was feeling all alone in this world, I had a vision–a different type of vision that made me ponder the true meaning of this life.
In the vision, I saw myself sitting outside, in the middle of a huge park. It was a beautiful, crystal clear day, and a soft, gentle breeze was blowing. People were scurrying all about, but nobody seemed to notice me, as I sat all alone, lost in the vision.
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I couldn’t believe my eyes, as suddenly, one by one, “things” began to disappear. First the trees, then the birds and the mountains. Houses once seen in the distance were erased from existence. Cars and buses were next–no longer to be found. Last but not least, the people, one by one, disappeared–no more family, friends or even strangers around. All the places where I had once seen God’s beauty in this world, suddenly vanished.
I looked around once more and there was only me surrounded by all this emptiness. But, within my heart and soul, I had only an unexplainable peace. I knew in my heart of hearts, that although all the “things” of this world were taken away, I still had “something.”
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You see, I was not alone–I had JESUS living in my heart–a treasure far greater than any earthly “thing.” It was then that I realized the true meaning of life.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. –Philippians 4:7