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Sunday, January 24, 2010

More thoughts on Heaven

Something that keep forgetting to attempt to convey but at least want to try here now is that if we all just thought about how truly incredibly spectacular heaven is we would do ANYTHING to get there. Let me elaborate. If you believed that we are here as for a test to see if we choose heaven and God or choose the other place. And it IS our choice. If we really pondered the wonders, beauties and undreamed of realities of heaven we'd soooooooooo want to be there no matter what it cost to get there! I truly believe this and so want to convey this to you. Just not sure HOW to say it in a way that will convince you. Keep thinking wow! Heaven is so AWESOME I want (everyone) to go there! Don't want anyone to miss out on this! Keep thinking of more and more wonders that await us there. Keep thinking of God's promise of "the eye has not seen, the ear has not heard" what marvels await us. Lets face it folks, we are going to spend ETERNITY somewhere...Where would you rather be? I've no doubt about where I want to be and everyone I know to be too! Think about this. For me thinking on the neg's of life and doom and gloom only gets me down. But thinking on Heaven just lifts me up, it makes the mundane more bearable, the difficulties more bearable...Just knowing that we are only here for a number of years, in the scheme of things a short time but that Heaven can be ours for eternity...Oh the joy one feels! No more tears unless of joy! No more pain, you know achy joints, headaches, fevers, ladies:cramps, no more hunger or the need to eat even.

I also pondered the fact that Jesus says in heaven there will be no marriage...Didn't understand that before but now I do...Here there is a need to procreate in order to continue the human race. In heaven that need no longer exists. Hence no marriage. And the reason on earth for marriage is sustain a family. Again in Heaven there is no need for this...SO actually even though spouses may be there together they no longer have need of the "union". So they would have a history together and a family hopefully all reunited there in heaven but not have to be "tied" to the other one. For some of us this will be a blessing...(smile) free at last you might say...But again we are separate entities are we not. We make a choice to join forces for the sake of family. In heaven we don't need this union so we are allowed to shine for who we are in God's eyes. Its unique and lovely thought to me, what about you? We won't need to be a "couple" in heaven,we would still be friends and all however. Not condemning life on earth nor family life of course not, this is a conversation on heaven and how things will be different there.

So just some more thoughts for what they are worth. You all may laugh but this blog was started more for myself than anything. SO many thoughts kept popping into my head and couldn't keep track of them all. Then started thinking others might benefit from them as well...Hope this truly can become a reality. This is a dark, dark place we live in...If your a Tolkien fan then let me say we certainly live under the deep shadow of Mordor these days...So spreading a little light as my motto says is what I hope to do for you...Give you something beautiful and real to think about...

Here is a poem that some have seen before but seems perhaps its fitting here as well..

"Walking Through Mordor"

Yea though I walk through the valley of Mordor
I will fear no evil.

Though all is dark and dead
And I see no light yet will
I continue-

I know that places of light still exist.
I have tasted elven wine,
And slept beneath peaceful skies.
I have experienced strong friendships,
I have known peace.

So though I walk through the valley of Mordor
Yet will I hope
I know the eagles will come
I know that yet again will I rest
And I know that ahead
Lies a beautiful future
Beyond my wildest dreams....

-LMC

This poem was inspired by the Trilogy story line as well as the Bible verse: Psalm 23
It reflects what I was going through when it was written which was really a dark, dark time. It also shares my belief in what is written on this blog that good will come, and Heaven awaits at the end of the journey for those who persevere....

So spread a little light yourselves...We must be as candles in a dark room. Let us share our light with others and give what comfort we may...Our reward will indeed be great if we do!

Peace friends,
GG

1 comment:

  1. Another encouraging post and I hope others do read it because everyone needs to know that it is our choice and we are not automatically guaranteed a spot in Heaven based we can will ourselves elsewhere. If we don't say to God, Thy will be done, He will say to us, Thy will be done. I love what you say about wanting to encourage others and be a light for that is what I wish to be as well. You go, my sister! :)

    Namarie, God bless, Anne Marie :)

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