This Is Temporary

September 03, 2026

"While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:18

We have all had one of those days, that turned into one of the weeks, that eventually turned into one of those months. It felt like everything that could go wrong went wrong. The more we prayed the more things became unraveled in our lives. The more we looked at the situation the more down we became, and then almost in an instant, The Lord turned it around for us. We must remember we cannot look at things we are going through with our natural eyes, but we must look at every situation with our spiritual eyes. The Scripture reminds us, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. I encourage you today to remember what you see now is not the end of the story it is just a piece of the story. The Lord has so much ahead of you, and you cannot allow what is going on now to stop or block your progress. What you see now happening in your life is only temporary. What you don't see is the multiplicity of blessings The Lord has for you if you trust Him. Do not let things, people or even what you see keep you from moving forward. Every word The Lord spoke in your life will come to pass, and although you may not be able to see it now, believe it will happen simply because The Lord said it would. What it is now in my life will not always be, this is just a temporary situation, not a permanent circumstance. Since I know The Lord has more in store for my life, I have no doubt, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for reminding me that what I see now is not the end of the story, it is just a chapter in the book. I know that you have great things in store for me and I know that this temporary situation will not last forever, and you have eternal blessings with my name on it already prepared for me. Thank you Lord for always being there for me. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY