A prayer:

Lord, would You make it increasingly clear to me what of this world will subside that I may learn to treasure the things that won't. Even so, teach me to hide things away in heaven.

When we bring to God our desire to know him more, what we find is that he would, more than often, lead us to the lowly, the humble, the little, the poor. Note them, recognize them, engage with them. For theirs is the kingdom. They are those with whom God is near.

It takes some time for someone to believe and trust in something. It's yet another to realize they're here to stay.

In God's infinite wisdom he withholds from us things for the time being. Perhaps for us to know the joy of what a rightful anticipation can bring. That we may rightly receive it with full joy and gratitude.

On the other hand, in his infinite wisdom still he does not withhold from us his very best- what is necessary for the renewing of our hearts. They are the trials, the thorns, the convictions brought forth by the Spirit in truth. It is brought as truth, one that is sharper than any double-edged sword.

He would leave nothing left that is not of him.