Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem by Dr Seuss. When I was a child, we used this one to show the logic of learning . . .
“The more you study, the more you learn. The more you learn the more you forget. The more you forget, the less you learn. So, why study?”
It’s been many years since I attended school as a student. I spent my working years, teaching the art of public speaking and drama. The things I learned in those years has been invaluable. The study wasn’t always the easy part but knowing that we don’t know everything is even harder for us to grasp. I returned to college to pick up some specialty classes that would enhance my resume’ when I was in my mid 40s. So, the studying part of my life has really proven to me how much I still have to learn. You’d think after years of living, those important truths would stick with us, but like the wind, they tend to drift off into the sunset occasionally.
I believe I’m still living, because of my lack of understanding. God must really think I need extra brain power, wisdom and understanding. Each day I learn something new about my relationships with others, with my family and those with whom I come into contact. More importantly I learn valuable things about an all-knowing God who has great things planned for every one of us.
I’ve talked a lot about the importance of that relationship with God. The years may pass swiftly, but the lessons from God’s Word are always new and applicable for our life here on earth. The things we learn through this journey will become clear to us when we pass into eternity. In the meantime, open your Bibles with me. You’ll be surprised to discover something useful for your daily life on every page.
Romans 15:4- ESV “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
This passage tells us that our instruction and learning never end. Do you suppose we will continue once we reach heaven?
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Mama K, what a thoughtful and wise post. I’m pondering, pausing, and praying. I consider myself a lifelong learner, too. I don’t think I’ll ever stop. My degrees and training offered employment. Salvation gave me life. My daily reading of the Bible, reading posts like yours (and knowing you!), my life “out there” when I meet others at the store, the car dealership, and the cancer center, and my daily interactions prove that my learning about how to be more like Jesus is paying off. I’ve never thought about learning in heaven. How intriguing! I can’t imagine that I could even love even more once I’m there. But to “be” in his presence and glory. You and I might meet by the river and you could give me some tips. Tee hee! I love you so much!
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I’m sure you’ll have some wisdom to share with me too❤️❤️
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