My memory is racing just trying to keep every precious moment in tact. Wedding thoughts from last weekend: my beautiful Bride friend, Rachel, who tried not to cry while saying her vows to her Groom, Jimmy's beaming face as he walked his new wife down the aisle, and Eric's weathered Bible that he challenged the wedding party with... And then there was my brother Aaron as he walked into our old church with us last Sunday, giddy and brave, ready to see old faces again, praying on my knees in the nursing room, thankful for the blessing and responsibility of family, plus all the funny words of an awkward sermon that still encouraged the hearts of the congregation because the words were real and Gods Word always seeps out wisdom. Hooray for the faithful! Hallelujah for new beginnings and for second chances (and third, fourth, fifth, etc...). Home is ahead, even if we aren't there yet...
I could spend my whole life trying to remember all the things I want to keep close to my heart. Some wonderful moments I could repeat over and over. Isn't that what eternity is for, to soak up the awe inspiring glory of God (including the spots in this life that we may have missed Him)? He is redeeming the time and paving the way ahead. Oh how God is so good!
This halfway place, in the car, can feel so long sometimes. Similar to the way I feel when I think about eternity. Moving inbetween. And yet, I am fully alive right now, all here, driving along... Watching the cars drive by, passing scenery, buildings, places, dreams, songs, food, people... I have no deprivation of the senses or the fullness of living. No, I'm not quite there yet, but Jesus is here AND there. "His Kingdom come..." I am driven to seek out time with my Savior, to pursue Him in what's ahead, and to soak up the reality of heaven with Him forever. And He is here!
"You live in a million places... And because of You I come alive... Your voice within me singing out: for Love of You. It's all for You...
This road leads to Glory!"
-Audrey Assad
Jesus...
here we are...
And here we come!
