Lately my soon-to-be 5-year-old has been asking me a lot of questions about Heaven and about death. I don't know how much of it is natural development for a 4 or 5 year old, and how much of it can be attributed to losing a Papa and 2 great-aunts within a year's time.

We try to explain to him that Heaven is a beautiful, wonderful place where we can be with Jesus, and there's no pain, no sickness, no fear.

Despite these (repeated) conversations, my son said to me last night that he's afraid to go to heaven. And are people afraid to be "so high up"?

I told him that no, they are not scared. That God is with us here, and He is with us in Heaven, watching over us and protecting us. We never have to be scared or worried because He knows the future.

Then, my favorite scripture came out of my mouth. In Jeremiah 29:11, the Lord tells us:
" For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I was able to tell my dear, sweet little one that the Lord knows what will happen tomorrow, and the next day. He even knows what my son will be when he grows up!

Isn't it an amazing feeling to know that God has a special, wonderful plan for YOU and your loved ones? No matter what you may be going through right now, no matter what you may be facing, remember that the Lord can turn any bad situation and use it for good.

Your sister in Christ,







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