Living between two worlds

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3 NIV

Often there's a tension between knowing God has a perfect plan and purpose, living out of that place of peace and then experiencing the emotions attached to day to day circumstances. When saying goodbye to my close friend this week, grief keeps pushing me between these two places but setting my heart on things above means I can experience the joy of my memories and the purposes God has sewn into this friendship. In fact it's left me appreciating the glimpses of heaven running through all my friendships!