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Day 35 East of Eden | Genesis 3:24

Day 35 East of Eden | Genesis 3:24
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What if the luxury and comfort we strive to achieve are actually masking a deeper sense of longing? Today on Wisdom for the Day, we confront the enigma of misery and its roots in Genesis 3:24, where we are reminded of the profound homesickness that lingers in the human soul. This episode challenges the notion that worldly pleasures provide true fulfillment, instead prompting us to consider our exile from the divine sanctuary of Eden. Join me, Rick, as we explore how being "east of Eden" reflects our spiritual displacement and the yearning to return to our true home with God. 

With Christ as our guide, we navigate the tumultuous terrain of life's thorns and thistles, understanding that only through Him can we find the path back to our spiritual abode. Together, we'll engage in prayer and reflection to strengthen our commitment to becoming citizens of God's kingdom. Revisit these insights anytime by accessing past episodes and be part of our growing community seeking daily spiritual enrichment. Let the light of Christ guide you, and may today's wisdom inspire you to walk each day in peace and joy.

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Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, Ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 35, East of Eden from Genesis, chapter 3, verse 24.

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God placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword.

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What does it really mean to be miserable?

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Is misery defined by living in a squalid hut in a poor country?

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If that were the case, many of us would appear far from miserable.

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We drive new cars, we dine in nice restaurants, Some even take cruises to the Caribbean every year.

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Yet despite these comforts, none of them truly satisfies Deep inside.

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Regardless of where we live or what we have, we feel out of sync with life's true design.

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Now here's what's interesting the original word for misery means homesickness, and that captures our real issue.

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Our misery isn't because we lack worldly pleasures or entertainment.

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Our misery is that we're people without a home.

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We're cut off from our true home and deep down we long to return.

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We were meant to dwell with God in his garden, but we've been exiled to live east of Eden.

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Living east of Eden is not pleasant.

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It's a place full of thorns and thistles, and here we toil and labor.

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But despite our hard work, life's problems still suffocate our joy and satisfaction.

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Our deepest need is to return to the garden, to go home to God.

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The only way back is through Christ, our Savior.

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He reigns on God's throne right now.

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Ephesians 1, 20-23, Revelation 22, 3.

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He is the path that leads us home.

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Won't you pray with me, Lord?

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God, we desperately want to go home.

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By your spirit, make us citizens of your kingdom.

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Help us show each day our true commitment to Christ In his precious name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's word.

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To listen to past episodes, go to wisdomforthedayorg For free Wisdom of the Day merch.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, See ya.

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