Where will you live forever?
In the house of the Lord.
If His house is your "forever house,"
what does that make this earthly house?
You got it!
Short-term housing. This is not our home.
"Our homeland is in heaven." (Phil 3:20)
The day your wife died.
The day your child was buried.
The day you learned about the lump in
your breast or the spot in your lung.
Some of you have felt far from home
ever since your home fell apart.
The twists and turns of life have a way of reminding us -
we aren't home yet.
This is not our homeland.
We aren't fluent in the languages of disease and death.
The culture confuses the heart,
the noise disrupts our sleep
and we feel far from home.
And you know what?
That's okay.
You have an eternal address fixed in your mind.
God has "set eternity in the hearts of men" (Eccles 3:11)
Deep down you know you are not home yet.
So be careful not to act like you are.
Though our eyes are fixed on heaven, for some of us,
the journey has been long. Very long and stormy.
the journey has been long. Very long and stormy.
In no way do I wish to minimize the difficulties that you have had to face along the way.
Some of you have shouldered burdens that few of us could ever carry. You have bid farewell to your child. You have been robbed of life-long dreams. You have been given bodies that can't sustain your spirit.
You have spouses who can't tolerate your faith. You have bills that outnumber the paychecks and challenges that outweight the strength.
And you are tired.
It's hard for you to see the city in the midst of the storms.
The desire to pull over to the side of the road
and get out entices you.
You want to go on, but some days the road
seems so long.
seems so long.
Remember this :
God never said that the journey would be easy,
but He did say that the arrival
would be worthwhile.
He may not do what you want,
but He will do what is right ... and best.
He's the Father of forward motion.
Trust Him.
He will get you home.
And the trials of the trip will be lost
in the joys of the feast.
By Max Lucado
Book Title : Safe In The Shepherd's Arms
Hope and Encouragement from Psalm 23
Death is simply a shedding of the physical body,
like the butterfly coming out of a cocoon.
It is a transition into a
higher state of consciousness,
where you continue to perceive, to understand,
to laugh, to be able to grow, and the only thing
you lose is something that you don't need anymore ...
your physical body.
It's like putting away your winter coat
when spring comes.
By Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Condensed Chicken Soup For The Soul
Condensed Chicken Soup For The Soul
This photo was taken in IKEA Kuala Lumpur, when Daniel was 13 years old. Remembering how he managed to squeeze himself into this cocoon storage case sure brings a smile to his family. :D
We miss You, Daniel. We are comforted knowing that You are safe with Jesus and having a jolly fun time with Mama Mary and all the angels in heaven. :D
Until we see You again, we know You will stay in connection.
Thank You Lord for making a way for us. :D
Thank You Lord for making a way for us. :D
a silent thot ...
by lynn phua
