I should find Rest In Peace in this lifetime
LIFE LESSON: Resting in peace is a struggle that I have to strive for in this lifetime not when I am dead. While listening to people being interviewed on various podcasts, I observed that many individuals frequently utter the phrase "May his or her soul rest in peace" when referring to the departed. This was a habit I also had before adopting the Kingdom of God as the framework through which I navigate life on earth, as in this framework, resting in peace is a gift that should be pursued during one's lifetime and is available to those who embrace the Kingdom of God (2 Thessalonians 1:2). As a dweller in the Kingdom of God, I recognize the importance of striving to rest in peace in this lifetime. This posture knits my heart in perfect unity with Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 13:11). When I am in perfect unity with Christ, my spirit can faithfully harmonize with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:3) , enabling me to become the person God created me to be. To fulfill my God-given pu...