Heaven Is Here
Sometimes it feels like we are drudging through thick heavy mud with chains dragging at the bottom of a river that’s drying up and we’re just dying of thirst. Thirsty for something that lasts. Sin weighs us down and can cause our experience here on earth to feel like hell. But God promises…
“though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow.” Isaiah 1:18
Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the Holy Spirit.” Act 2:38
We can experience heaven right here and now! You don’t have to wait til you die to feel peace, joy, love, mercy and grace. Miracles are constantly happening all around us we just have to be paying attention. That means being truly present in every moment you find yourself in. Not all of those moments will be full of rainbows and butterflies. But it is so important to praise God even when we are deep in the valleys not just when things are going good. God does not cause the trials but God is absolutely trying to teach us something through everything we go through. Instead of asking God why, ask God what are you trying to teach me? Suffering is apart of the human experience we have to accept that and when we do we become thankful for everything and everybody. The struggles shape us and without them we wouldn’t become who we are or truly appreciate those views from the mountain tops. You can choose to let things and people make you bitter or better.
It seems hard to retrain our brain to think different and respond different. But it is possible and there is hope. It takes practice like anything else. Everyday I try reading some of the Bible and soak in some of Gods words. The more we immerse and surround ourselves with God and pray often about everything our relationship grows. And you can tell by the peace and joy you experience when things are tough. Counting your blessings and being thankful no matter where you find yourself each day is praising God. When we soak daily we will start to have Spirit influenced responses to what’s going on around us. Just be Kind!! The moment we truly let go and trust God with our whole heart and mind, WE WILL BE FREE!!! And that’s heaven to me.
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