Inside

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Over the years God has granted me small glimpses of heaven, tiny peeks into what is waiting for us beyond this life. There are no words to describe what I've seen. I can only say this: I want it enough to change my willful habits and follow Jesus' example of a Christian life. 

But my desire is not enough. Distractions and temptations keep me from prayer and lure me away from following His commandments.It takes conscious effort to ignore the temptations. Some days, it's an hourly battle. 

Yet, there is hope. 

God has promised me heaven not because I'm good, but because He is good. 

I don't expect a mansion when I get there. A small cottage, or even a studio apartment, may be too much to expect, and far more than I deserve. However, if I can get inside the gate, it will be enough. I don't care if I have to stand with my back against the wall for all eternity, as long as I am inside.

When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. Cherokee proverb. Amen.