My word says that now you see in a glass darkly, but then you will see face to face. Do you assume that this statement applies only to the spiritual realm, which is veiled and invisible to you? Do you think your vision is perfectly clear in this material realm? Would you know if it were not? You are subject to assumptions, biases, distractions, prejudices and many other things that distort your vision. As a result there can be a large difference between your perception and reality of which you are usually unaware. So you see in a glass darkly even in this realm, but he who is spiritual judges all things and sees things clearly face to face in this world and the world to come. 

When you put money in the offering at church, is it added up to some total in the church office? Money all looks the same, but I made an observation about a poor widow who put a small amount in the offering at the temple, and said that she had given more than the big contributors because her giving was sacrificial and theirs was not. One dollar looks like another, but they are not equal in the offering because sacrifice is a more important concept than amount, and equal giving does not imply equal sacrifice. Let each one purpose in his heart how much to give, for each one answers to his own master. 

How do you respond to the difficulties in your life? Do you bear your cross and endure the thorn in your flesh in silence? Or do you complain about them? If you believe that they are given to you for a purpose, then it would be unseemly to complain about them. I want you to have a large enough perspective that you are aware of the means of grace in your life, even if they are deeply veiled. Then you can accept them rather than fighting against them, and they can accomplish their purpose without your opposition. You can bring glory to me by bearing your trials with grace and equanimity. 

Do you cherish your right to vote? This is your free choice to make according to your conscience. Do you understand that history gets to vote as well? This is in a metaphorical sense rather than in political elections, but it is still a valid concept. Consider the wisdom of those who have gone before you in giving you the world as it is and the way it works. History doesn’t have veto power; otherwise slavery would not have been abolished. You may have strong opinions about things you would like to change in your church, your country, and the whole world. You will be in a better position to create positive change if you honor those who have gone before by learning to understand your path to this point.