Hi, sweetheart. I know you will say "It's a surprise Daddy,"
but I wonder what you would enjoy sportswise. Would you be a big
baseball fan? I imagine you doing stuff I like, but I was thinking about it with the World
Series. Of course, it's possible that eventually you would
like things a lot different than I do. Or at least different teams.
It's hard to know why some people like some things and not
others. I know that I have enjoyed following whatever you did because it
was something you loved. And, that's the way I would want any guy who
fell in love with you to be. Someone who thought you so precious, so
wonderful and caring, that he would always give himself for you. After
all, a relationship is supposed to be about giving.
Jesus showed us the perfect example of that when he, God in
flesh, came to this world to die for our sins and rise from the dead.
He took each of our punishments, and all someone has to do is call on Him by faith to forgive and save them from their sins - anyone can visit Jesus2020.com to see more - it's just that you died below the age
of accountability, likely before you were even born for me to adopt. So,
you celebrate up there, and watch things like the World Series, if
you're interested, and make you wonder if the Cubs will ever win another
pennant.
I think about this dream I had, too. I
was in something like Heaven with a large grassy field. I knew was a
dream and somehow that you might be there for a moment. You were running
by in your bare feet and a white robe like the Bible tells us the
saints will be in Heaven when we celebrate. Then, I hugged you and we laughed together for a moment so joyfullyjust as I know we'll celebrate for real someday.
I know it wasn't really you in that dream, but, it's so
nice to know that God gives us little gifts like that when we trust him,
when he knows we need a little encouragement and strength to make it
through. Just like at times I will have the image of you cheering me on
as I try to get through this life where people sometimes don't care
about others the way they should, and only care about money and don't
try to help the little guy. You may not realize it but even so you
weren't born for me to adopt, God is using you. Just as he can use any
of us when we make ourselves available.
I love you so much, sweetheart, but I love Jesus even more.
Because whether it's that or the image of a batter patiently waiting
for a pitch or whatever it is, he knows each of us and what we need
most.
It can be so frustrating and disheartening to never have
the money, to see it be so expensive to adopt and to have problems
that I just can't avoid, and prices keep going up, but I know I have you waiting for me no matter what. And, through serving Jesus I have rewards that cannot be
taken away. Yet even if I didn't have those I would serve Him because of
how much He has done for me.
Anyway, it was special, and I wonder if that large, grassy field with beautiful scenery around and clear blue sky was like what Heaven is like. I do imagien you just running and playing in your spiritual body - till the Rapture when you'll get your new body that has no sin - all day, so filled with joy, the way a childhood should be. There are so many who don't have that, but I try to pray for them, as hard as it is with how overwhelming it is , somethign made worse with how my brain processes things. And, of course, you're also so excited to have Jesus around.
It's interesting, the new Jerusalem Revelation 21 and 22 talk about doesn't describe the earth except there is "no more sea," but I can imagine it being so wonderful, with such blissful scenery taht we can celebrate as God's creationt he way we were meant to.
But, before, the Millennial Kingdom? What will the kids do who rule and reign with Jesus? It will be so much fun to see. Maybe you'll be playmates for the kids born in the Kingdom who will still need to trust Christ as Sviour. Maybe you'll be encouraging us, too.
Whatever it is, it's more wonderful than we can imagine. And, I can see why you like to say (in my imagination) "It's a surprise, Daddy." Because, it is better than any dream we can have. I don't know why I asked the Lord a few tiems for one like that to see you, except that i guess being such a visual thinker sometimes that helps a lot more. But, hving had that dream, I realize it's just something more to praise God for, as in His goodness He realizes we are so fragile and have so much trouble in this life. So, when we trust Him and realize we can't do it ourselves, He gives us whatever help we need - and He knows better than us what we need when we need it. His wisdom and ways are perfect.
But, I know that's no surprise to you up there. You get to see Jesus face tof ace, as I will someday.
Till that special time, I will make it down here because I know the Lord is guiding me with His unconditional love. And, i pray others who read this are similarly encouraged to trust Him with all their heart.
Till we meet,
Love,
Daddy
