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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Soul (07/13/06)
I am using soul here to mean the essence of ones being. When we look in the mirror what we see is a mere shadow of what is real. What is outside is the covering of the true substance which is hidden deep inside. In the fullness of time we will shed this outer coat and our bare souls will be exposed. Therein lays the dilemma. The soul is that part of us that we should be most concerned about. That’s the part that does not die. It goes back to God. You see, the body is just a covering or a host for the soul, hence, the frailty of the body. It ages, withers and dies. When our spirit is released in death the soul is activated to seek a resting place.

A clean heart that is constantly seeking God in truth can find its final resting place in the arms of God. The essence of our being, our soul, will stand before the judgment seat of the Creator one day. But in order for that soul to find peace it has to be transformed during the earthly process. Transformation is gradual as the mind is being renewed and the heart is constantly being cleansed. The soul’s final destination is dependent on the choices we now make. It can find itself in eternal torment or it can be at rest.

It is true that there may not be any authentic case of one coming back from the dead testifying of what happens after one dies. But doesn’t it make sense that we live as if there is a God waiting for our transformed souls with outstretched arms rather than dismissing this theory only to find that it is true. Where will your soul go then? I am tempted to say think about this but I will not, for I fear procrastination will rob you of time. Instead I will say begin your transformation now. Your soul is at stake.
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Jan Ackerson
07/20/06
Lots of truth here--in oder to appeal to your readers' hearts, consider putting in something more personal: a testimony or personal example. This is very cerebral. And it's generally best to avoid statements that refer to the piece itself ("I am using soul here...")

Thanks for this thoughtful essay.
Virginia Gorg
07/21/06
Good article, but leaves me wanting more -- how did this relate to you? How did you become transformed? Nice way to start a devotional. :)
Mishael Witty
07/22/06
This was a great reminder that "things that can be seen are temporary, but things that cannot be seen are eternal" (2 Corinthians 4:18). Your last paragraph seemed a little contradictory, especially this sentence : "I am tempted to say think about this but I will not, for I fear procrastination will rob you of time." But you asked your reader a question right before you said this, and the use of questions usually implies that you want an answer, and people have to think of one. I think I know what you meant, but you probably could have phrased this in a way that would have made your point stronger.
Glorey Wooldridge
07/26/06
I really like this statement and I will be thinking about it: (the soul) "It goes back to God."
As far as not having an authentic case of one dying - my immediate thought was "Lazarus!" and when we read the Word there are several others....