“And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]: but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13 AMP)
“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].” (John 10:10 AMP)
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18 BSB)
The culture of refirement is an intentional mindset and chosen lifestyle of faith , hope, and love powered by the joy, youth, and peace that comes from a growing relationship with the source of abundant life, Jesus Christ.
Refirement is living in the fullness of today, refusing to worry about tomorrow. It is a faith filled, optimistic outlook which without denying the reality of difficulties, fully expects the Goodness of God to manifest completely in every area of life.
It is a tenacious, determined approach to life that embraces the challenge to fight the good fight of faith, refuses to grow weary in well doing, and takes the Kingdom by force.
The culture of refirement defies the “normal” process of aging and the prospect of death, choosing instead to embrace the promise of renewed youth and abundant life.
The culture of refirement is the culture of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth here and now. The Kingdom that is at hand and within. The Kingdom that bestows the benefits of complete forgiveness, healing, redemption, restoration, provision, and youth on its citizens.
It is a culture that fervently expects to live a strong, long life. It is…
…Eric’s Life Lesson # 355: The Culture of Refirement