You know, I have had a lot of good days in my life. I have had a lot of great weeks. Just right off the bat, I can think of so many great days/times in my life…Like when I was younger and I was able to spend the day hanging out with my 3 older brothers. Or a day spent with friends swimming and hanging out. The Friday or Saturday nights with the family where we would order a pizza and then watch a movie. The Saturdays during the summer when I would go play baseball with my dad. Or go get Panda Express with my mom. The day I became a Christian, that was a great day. The countless hours working at Pizza King were great times. Winning the state championship in baseball was an amazing experience. The Sunday nights at my Grandparents with the family hanging out and playing games. The vacations to Gatlinburg with the family, those were great times. Mission trips to Jamaica and Mexico were amazing. Weekends at church retreats were magnificent. The Passion Conference has been an awesome experience. Being at Purdue has made an indelible impact in my life. Last spring, I went with the PYG down to Peachtree City, GA, that was an amazing weekend. Spring break I had the most amazing trip with some amazing friends. This summer going to Gettysburg and Myrtle Beach with the family. The weekends and summers spending time with some adorable nieces and nephews…oh so many memories. I’ve had some great talks. Some great memories. Some great praise singings. Some great laughs. AMAZING FRIENDS AND FAMILY. So why am I bringing all this up?
Because…
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.”
Isn’t that just so awesome to think about. I have had a great run here on earth, loving every minute of it. I am beyond blessed. But I also have so much yet to experience. I cannot wait to graduate, to get my first teaching job, to fall in love with the girl that God has picked out just for ME, for that first kiss, to hold my child, to grow old with the people I love the most.
There is so much to look forward to but even then, nothing can compare! “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” Doesn’t that just blow your mind! All of these great times here on Earth are NOTHING compared to ONE day in HEAVEN!
The thought of eternity used to really scare me when I was younger and not a Christian. It would make my head hurt. I could not comprehend the thought of forever. What am I going to do? Won’t I get bored? But to think that all of those thousand awesome experiences I have had on earth, they won’t even compare to just one day in Heaven.
And now, enjoy this video by my good friend Francis Chan reminding us about this life and what is important:
Wishing you the very best for the remainder of the week. Praying for you all, appreciate you all, love you all. God bless...until next time.
Great post Joel. Thanks for the challenge!
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