True story from a friend...One day a young girl got saved at church. To use her words, she had been "drawed by the Holy Spirit and given a shiny heart!". After the service, her and her mom were heading outside when suddenly she bolted out into the parking lot! Worried about cars and such, the mom rushed to catch up with her. Once she was safely to the side, the mom said "Child! You have to be careful! What if a car had hit you?"
Not missing a beat, the little girl replied "It's okay mom, I'm saved right?"
Wow...
My mind works in a weird way (Duh!). Sometimes I'll hear something and while I do not relate to it at the moment, it sits in the back of my head just resonating until one day it clicks. Well...I was at a church a few months ago and the guy doing the offering prayer said "...and Lord I pray that you will come and take my life today so that I can be with you."
I thought "Hmmm....really?" and it hit me that this dude was dead on (pardon the pun) about what he was asking...but would I pray to die? So it sat in my head...just bouncing around...since there is tons of open space up there!
I have always had a death complex. It drove my parents and friends nuts growing up, but I have always been convinced that I will die in the next few years. When I was 15, I just knew I'd be dead by 20...like seriously believed it!! Of course when 20 came, I convinced myself I wouldn't live past 27...etc, etc. It led me to do some seriously stupid stuff...just ask some people!!...but knowing I was going to die released me from a certain fear...
Then about a month ago...that resonating experience from the random guys prayer at the church just hit me!! I suddenly "Got It!" for the first time!
Living on Earth sucks!! I mean...We all know that Heaven is awesome beyond comprehension!! So instead of trying to hold onto everything in this short tour on Earth, I should be rushing forward...eager to die and visit my Heavenly Father. THE SOONER THE BETTER!!!
It's a fascinating transformation when you finally accept this! I mean...I knew I was going to die in the past...but that didn't take away the fear. But now, not only am I not afraid...I'm eager! I literally have no fear any more...
Motorcycle wrecks, lightning storms, dark alleys, cliff diving, plane crashes, Burmese Rebels, ANYTHING...Bring it...I am ready!!
Death Complex + Salvation = EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!
Two things:
1 - I am here to SERVE!! "God's will be done above all else." is a constant prayer of mine. He has plans for me and I will happily serve Him on this Earth until He calls me home. I will prosper, suffer, endure, and enjoy while serving according to His will!!
2 - Most people (including solid Christian friends) do not get this "Bring on death!" mindset. What about your son? Don't you want to see him grow up? What about your family/friends? Here's the deal:
Heaven is so much bigger than your husband/wife. Heaven is bigger than your kids. Heaven is bigger than your Earthly legacy!! Standing in front of my Creator and signing up as many people to eventually join me are my two main goals!
Death is a vehicle...not a consequence!!
Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. -2 Corinthians 5:6-8
Want to come along? Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. AND...Love your neighbor as yourself!!
Let's do this!!
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