Article: It's easy to fixate on aspects of your earthly lifefinances, possessions, and so one. These things disappear along with the mortal body, though, and have no lasting spiritual value. A big house or a fancy car are things the world might value, but they won't matter in God's kingdom. Earthly success is not inherently evil. You can live a comfortable life in a nice home with a good job and still walk by faith. The problem isn't in having these things; the problem is prioritizing these symbols of earthly success over matters of the Spirit. Instead of focusing on the life before you, focus on unseen realities, like Jesus and Heaven. Center your life around these realities instead of the visible, temporary realities of your earthly life. Store up treasures in Heaven by doing the will of God, as instructed in Matthew 6:19-20, rather than fussing over the treasures of earth. Living your life according to your faith in God will require you to follow God's law above and before the ways of mankind. God's law can be learned and understood through the study of His Word. Understand that there are times when the world will try to convince you that something forbidden by God's law is acceptable. Human inclination is follow the ways of the world, but to walk by faith, you need to follow the ways of God. You cannot control the actions of those around you, but as far as your own life is concerned, you must live according to what God has deemed is right and just. For those who walk by sight, the actions and beliefs of a person who walks by faith can seem foolish. You'll need to learn to walk on in spite of any criticism you receive from those around you. God's ways are not humanity's ways. Your natural inclination will be to follow your own understanding and the current philosophy of human society, but doing so will not guide you down the path God wants you to follow. Proverbs 3:5-6 explains, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Every road has rough patches, and the one you're setting out on now is no exception. The trials you'll face are there to give your journey strength and meaning, though. The trials you face might be self-inflicted or may not be your fault at all. You might stumble and give into the temptation to do what you know to be wrong, and dealing with the consequences of your actions can make things difficult for a while. Even so, God will not abandon you. He can even use the evils of your hardship for your good if you let Him. On the other hand, a natural disaster or some other unforeseen, uncontrollable force might rip through your life. God can and will use that tragedy for the greater good, though, as long as you are open to it. There might be times when you feel the presence of God very vividly, but there will also be times when you feel a sense of distance between you and God. You need to keep walking by faith through these dark times without waiting for some epiphany or miracle to illuminate your path. Realize that God is always with you, even when you do not feel His presence or understand how He is working in your life through a particular tragedy or disaster. The feeling of being deserted is a matter of human perception and not a matter of truth. God speaks to the spirit, but while you are still in bodily form, there will be times when the perceptions of the body drown out those of the spirit. When you are desperate to feel the presence of God but are unable to do so, rely on the promises of Scripture and your past faith experiences to give you strength. Continue to pray and to do the things you know God would have you do. You do not need to be a famous evangelist to walk by faith and give glory to God. Simply do the best you can with the tasks and circumstances God has given you. First Corinthians 10:31 explains, "Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." If something as basic as eating and drinking can be done to the glory of God, more complex aspects of life can be done to the glory of God, as well. If you're currently a student, study seriously and be the best student you can be. If you're working at an office, be a responsible, ethical, and hard working employee. Be the best son, daughter, mother, father, sister, or brother you can be to your family members, as well.
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Focus on things that have eternal significance. Obey the Bible and God's commands. Prepare to look foolish. Expect to face trials along the way. Stop waiting for an epiphany. Glorify God in all that you do.
Article: This box can be made from plastic, cardboard, metal, wood or any other sturdy material. The box can be plain and simple, or rich and ornate. Poke around at thrift shops, antique stores, and estate sales. Look for boxes at junkyards, dumps, and recycled building centers. Try to use a box with which you feel a special connection. Always be on the lookout. You might notice the box laying on the sidewalk on your way to school, or stuffed into the depths of your garage, or jutting out of a dumpster behind your apartment complex. Consider using a suitcase, or an old lunchbox, or a shoebox. The "box" can be any container that holds your memories. . You can craft a simple box from paper, or you can make a sturdier box out of wood. The box should be large enough to hold all of the "memories" that you want to save. Plan ahead: you'll probably want to put many more things in here! In general, try to build something at least as large as a shoebox or an old-fashioned hatbox. You don't need to lock the box up, but it might make your memories feel a bit more secure. You can build a lock into the box, if you want to get crafty. Otherwise, you can use a combination lock or a simple keyed lock to seal the lid to the rest of the box. Think about what you'll be putting in here, and consider how much you would care if anyone else looked through it.
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Find a box that catches your eye. Make a box Put a lock on the box.