~ Richard Cecil ~
Do you sometimes dream about Heaven? I do…I am looking forward to my final destination–where I can just worship Him 24/7 and chat with the saints that have gone before me. No more pain, no more tears, no more heart-breaks…Sounds much better than running through life…
Sometimes I wonder if God allows difficulties in my life so that I don’t get too comfortable with my life this side of heaven. I get sometimes so burned out that I think I can’t take another step. When I feel that way, I turn to Scripture and start dreaming…
That brings me back to my post from last week…What will Heaven be like? Will I dance before Jesus? Will I not be able to speak? Will there be still waters where I can lay my weary body? I think there will be…
“He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters…” ~ Psalm 23:3 (NIV)
Will I have a room in my Father’s house?….
“In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.” ~ John 14:2 (NIV)
Dreaming of Heaven, dreaming of peace and worship gets me through the day. Knowing that I can trust Jesus to see me through the hard times gives me comfort…
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Lord of Heaven and Earth. I thank you for difficulties in my life. They remind me that I am not yet at my final destination. Lord, when I get weary and discouraged, show me the room You are preparing for me. I trust that You will see me through until the end. I pray in the precious name of my Lord and Savior, I pray in Jesus’ precious name. Amen…
Are your dreaming of your final destination too?
Blessings on your day and as always…
To read the thoughts of other Christian women on this week’s IOW quote, please visit Loni at Finding Joy in the Morning. Hope to see you there.
Thanks for sharing such sweet thoughts, bless you.
“Sometimes I wonder if God allows difficulties in my life so that I don’t get too comfortable with my life this side of heaven.” Great thought! Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful thought with which to begin my day!
I seriously doubt there will be electricity in heaven, so I’m looking forward to playing music without the need for amps and speakers and cables and tuners and all the other gear I have to drag around down here on earth. I know there will be harps and lyres up there. Stringed instruments! Yeah!
What a beautiful post! I never thought about the room that I will have. What an image to carry us through some of the ugly moments of this world.
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer
I’m dreaming of my futre more than than ever before. Great post Iris!
What an awesome post, it’s a great reminder that all this stuff on earth is temporary.
Thanks for sharing
Beautifully written, Iris. I would be willing to guess that you’re correct on being too comfortable here. I know when I get really frustrated, my cry is usually “Come, Lord Jesus!”
BLESSINGS!!
Beautiful reminders that this world is not my home, and that I can choose where I focus my thoughts. I think this is one of those secrets to joy. Thank you for sharing this post!
~TaunaLen
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Beautiful word picture and much needed Scripture!
Oh girl I am dreaming right there with you 😉
Excellent thoughts, Iris! This is just my second “In Other Words,” and I love seeing the different take everyone has on the quote.
That is beautiful. And yes, I do think about it. Heaven seems SOOO much more tangible and real than it used to. It may be because I know more people who are there….or may be just age makes you think about it….let’s just say it’s the people and not the age though! lol
Love ya!
happy valentine’s day, iris! love and blessings to you and your family 😉