Eternity's eternal song...

I always find myself getting caught up thinking about eternity. It's going to be so good! It's so crazy to think that this breath we have now is just the beginning. It makes things like death and sadness lessen their sting because I know that those lost to us, are were I can't wait to be. The reason I am thinking about this, is because last October, a precious family that I love so much lost a son and a brother, his name is Luke and he went to be with Jesus then. I remember hearing the news from my Mom while I was at work--she had texted me and told me to pray for Angels' family. Complete shock just swept through my body and once I got home from work I got on facebook [of course!! it's where all the info is!! ;)] and went to his page and the tears began to flow. I wasn't even that close with Luke himself, it was his sister who is a close friend of mine, but I know the Bible speaks about loss and pain as the body enduring it as one...when one is suffering, we all suffer. That day I truly felt the compassion and love of God for my friends, I felt like I had lost a brother with them.

The whole reason I am thinking about all of this is because Angels' family continues to update Luke's facebook page and soo many people continue to write on his wall, telling him & the family how much Luke impacted their life, and what a light and encouragement he was to them. And just to think that he is now in heaven with Jesus, doing...whatever it is we get to do in heaven...is amazing! The fact that he's in the place where there is no more death, no more pain, no more tears...

It causes me to look at life with a different perspective. To live with eternity in my mind. I have no idea the number of days God has counted for my life here--but the thing I do know, is that once they're up here, that truly doesn't mean anything. Thereafter, I shall live forever. And a much better existence at that! Not because I am not giving my all here, and striving for the very best--but because what could be better than living down the street [literally] from God!? Nothing, in my book :)

With that in heart & mind, when loved ones who know the Lord go to be with him, there certainly is an element of grieving. However when all the tears have run out, and Jesus just begins to bring peace to our souls and understanding to our hearts, we know that they're really in a better place. Even though that's like the most cliche thing to say ever, it is true.

That place is the hope of those who live for Jesus Christ. To be with Him eternally. And until then, I don't think anyone on this side of the fence will grasp it fully...just with faith knowing that what God says is true. He is always faithful.