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Day 255 Keep Your Eyes on Eternity | 2 Corinthians 4:17–18

Day 255 Keep Your Eyes on Eternity | 2 Corinthians 4:17–18

Update: 2025-09-12
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Have you ever felt crushed by the weight of your daily struggles? Today's devotional offers a powerful antidote to that overwhelming feeling.

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, we explore the transformative power of shifting our gaze from temporary troubles to eternal promises. The Apostle Paul reminds us that our current difficulties—however painful or persistent they might feel—are both small and temporary when viewed through the lens of eternity. This isn't about minimizing your struggles but about maximizing your perspective.

When life feels heavy, this devotional encourages us to lift our eyes beyond what's immediately visible. Your current challenges are real, but they have an expiration date. The glory that awaits believers will far outweigh any pain experienced during this earthly journey. By fixing our eyes on eternity rather than temporary troubles, we gain both the hope to endure difficult seasons and the strength to keep moving forward.

The practical application suggested—spending five minutes reflecting on eternity and thanking God for the promise of heaven—offers a simple yet profound way to shift your mindset when difficulties arise. The accompanying prayer asks for help maintaining this eternal perspective when life feels overwhelming, reminding us that while our troubles are temporary, God's promises endure forever.

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Day 255 Keep Your Eyes on Eternity | 2 Corinthians 4:17–18

Day 255 Keep Your Eyes on Eternity | 2 Corinthians 4:17–18

Rick Yuhas