When life feels like one long obstacle course and your spiritual shoelaces keep tripping you up — congratulations, you’re still in the race.In this episode, we’re suiting up with Paul’s eternal perspective from 2 Corinthians 4:17–18, learning why our “light afflictions” aren’t punishments but training weights.

We’ll check our armor — the Helmet of Salvation and the Shield of Faith — and discover how to shift our focus from temporary frustration to eternal formation.Because faith isn’t about decorating your tent here on earth; it’s about preparing for your forever home.

If you’re tired, frustrated, or ready to trade your panic for purpose, this one’s your wake-up call:Stop polishing the tent poles. You’re training for glory.

ANTHEM: “Eyes on Forever”

[Verse 1]The weight feels heavy, but it’s light to Him,My momentary mess can’t dim what’s within.The world calls it struggle, but Heaven says “train,”Each scar is a stripe that glorifies His name.

[Chorus]Eyes on forever, not what fades away,This pain’s just a layover on the narrow way.Every trial’s a rep in my soul’s endurance plan,I’m fighting from victory — not chasing the win.

[Verse 2]Helmet tight, my thoughts held firm,No lie can lodge where truth is learned.Shield up front, I block the flames,Faith still stands when the world complains.

[Chorus]Eyes on forever, not what fades away,This pain’s just a layover on the narrow way.Every trial’s a rep in my soul’s endurance plan,I’m fighting from victory — not chasing the win.

[Verse 3]I’ve been rearranging tents like they’re castles of stone,But God keeps reminding me, this ain’t home.So I’ll stop fixing curtains in places that burn,And learn to let my spirit yearn.

[Bridge]I’m not made for comfort — I’m forged for glory,My scars don’t shame — they tell His story.When the darkness rises, I’ll stand tall,Eternity echoes through it all.

[Verse 4]Every stumble’s a sermon, every trial’s a rep,I walk by faith, not by regret.This light affliction’s lifting me high,Training for glory that never dies.

[Final Chorus]Eyes on forever, that’s where I belong,The fight may be fierce, but my faith is strong.I won’t waste tears on what won’t remain,My joy’s eternal — stamped in His name.

[Outro - Spoken]The weight of glory outlasts the weight of worry.This world won’t have the last word — eternity will.Keep your eyes on forever… and your armor on.

Eyes on Forever Battle Cry

I will not waste my worship on what won’t last.I will not trade eternal glory for temporary gain.My faith is forged, my focus fixed —my armor on, my eyes on forever.

I am a soldier in training,marching toward what cannot fade.This pain is not defeat — it’s proof that I’m still fighting.

I will not be moved by the moment.I am marked by eternity.

Amen, and amen.

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