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MYTH #1: Heaven will be boring
Heaven is a wonderful place! Do you believe that? Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions, some prevalent myths that get tossed around about heaven. Over the next few days, let’s take a look at what the scriptures say about these myths, starting with the myth, “heaven will be boring.”
So, how do we know heaven will NOT be boring? Well, for starters, just take a look out the window! Marvel at the beauty and complexity and creativity of the world around you. How can heaven be boring if the most creative brilliant mind in the universe created this amazing earth with every unique animal and tree and flower and every mountain, and the rainbows and the white sand beaches, and the stars and planets in all the universe?! How could we think that His crowning achievement will be boring? Heaven will be exhilarating and thrilling. Everything good in this life will be perfect in heaven. It is going to blow our minds.
Ask Yourself:
-What are the beautiful things you love most in creation?
-What are the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, feelings that you love here on this earth? Close your eyes and imagine them being perfected!
Pause to Pray:
Jesus, my heart is getting excited about eternity with you! Thank you for giving me glimpses of your wonder and beauty here in this world, in this life…
Take a Next Step:
Take a walk. Play with some kids. Watch a nature show about another place in the world. Choose something that lets your heart and mind delight in the wonder and beauty of God!
About this Plan
If you’ve ever traveled somewhere new, you have probably done some research before the trip so you know what to expect. But for many of us, the end-of-life trip to heaven remains a mystery which can lead us to dread rather than anticipate eternity. The Bible provides us with some exciting insights about heaven and it will help us shatter some myths that exist about the afterlife.
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