I am reading a book by Angela Thomas, Do You Think I'm Beautiful? I read yesterday that she is certain the reason no man, father, friend, or amount of stuff can fill all voids in our soul is because that emptiness can only be filled by God. Futhermore, these empty places won't be filled until we reach Heaven! We can spend our entire lives looking for what satisfies our souls and never find it here on Earth. So why look? Because God allows us "appetizers" of Heaven. We get to taste what Heaven will be like through the gifts God sends our way while on Earth.
This morning I read Luke chapter 6. Jesus teaches the people that those who are not blessed on Earth will be blessed in Heaven. He says that those who have riches now will not receive them later. Those who are strong now, will not get strength in Heaven.
I dream of winning the lottery, as many do. I dream of not having to worry about my finances or my health or health of my son or husband. However, we are told very clearly that those who do not have perfect lives now will have perfect lives in Heaven. Our empty places will be filled. After reading this, I will try to not worry so much about the check I have to mail to the IRS today or what birthday present to buy our two year old this week. These daily issues will all disappear soon enough.
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