What if
God
gave us
our specific,
unique
passions, personality
& talents
not only to use
in this fleeting
life,
but also
[and quite possibly]
primarily
for His unique
purposes for us
in heaven
for the rest of
eternity?
Could it be
possible
that I'll get
to paint
in the gardens
in His presence
forever?
Will I get to
dance before Him,
twirling in the
showers of
pink petals
falling from
trees
so majestic,
beside crystal
waters...
Will I get to sit
around with my
dear ones,
as well as
the ancients
& talk
about
how God worked
in our
short lives on earth;
how he carried
us through
hard times
&
used them
to build our
character
and to strengthen
us;
how His presence
carried us through
our darkest nights...
how we saw Him
work in
others' lives...
Will I get to
sit
at the feet
of the
Congolese children
we worked for,
listening to story
after story
of how
Jesus
saved them
from captivity...
myself, only having
caught but a
glimpse of this
[as I was rescued from
a darkness, a captivity
that is not so
easily seen to most...],
they experienced this
in a very
tangible
way...
Oh God,
if I could
just sit at
their feet for the
rest of eternity!
I could paint
pictures
of your salvation,
& grace
& mercy
for all eternity...
Oh God,
make yourself known
to my dear ones
in a very tangible
way...
Above all,
I want
to see
them for all eternity...
to praise you
for bringing them
out of darkness...
for showing your
unconditional,
unfailing love
for them...
My thoughts
have been turned
towards death
&
eternity
as of late...
I do not
fear
death;
quite the contrary,
I welcome it
though,
I feel that
mine
will not be
a peaceful
one...
God,
prepare me
for the rest of eternity...
use me now for Your
glory;
to bring men
unto Yourself;
& do not delay in
bringing me home
to rest in Your presence.
Amen.
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