Week of January 27, 2014

[GinNJ]

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 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 14:1–2


As I read that verse I confessed that I tend to treat this part of my life as if it is the only part of my life. But because I am reconciled to God through Christ I have a promise of eternity with Him! I don't think on that nearly enough.

When troubles come we need to remember Jesus' instructions ...trust in Him. It is also a perfect opportunity to take some time and quiet our hearts and imagine what it will be like when we are face to face with our Savior enjoying His presence in heaven. That experience will last for all of eternity. Our troubles won't be coming with us.

I feel the Lord encouraging us to make some time in each day to take our minds off of all the things of this world, close our eyes and imagine the glories of heaven that await!


I Can Only Imagine - Mercy Me

I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk
By Your side

I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When Your face
Is before me

I can only imagine yeah
I can only imagine

[Chorus:]
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for You Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in Your presence or to my knees will I
fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all

I can only imagine yeah
I can only imagine

I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the sun

I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever
Forever worship You

I can only imagine yeah
I can only imagine

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for You Jesus or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in Your presence or to my knees will I
fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all

I can only imagine yeah
I can only imagine

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for You Jesus or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in Your presence or to my knees will I
fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all

I can only imagine
yeah
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine

I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever,
forever worship you

I can only imagine