Heaven

Have you heard of the book, Heaven is for Real for kids. It is told by a little boy named Colton Burpo and is the story of his experience in Heaven. You should read the adult version, its a good book. I read it this past year and enjoyed it.

Anyway, the kids got the Kid Version for Christmas from my Grandma and I had held it back waiting for a good opportunity to read it to them and have a discussion that I was sure was coming.

Well I took that opportunity one evening this week and let me just say, it was amazing!

We talked about Colton's "Astounding Story of his Trip to Heaven and Back" in his own words and descriptions. We talked about how wonderful Heaven was. The book is really neat in that it gives Scripture to back up the memories that Colton has. So it would describe the amazing music and bright colors and streets of gold and jewels and then use Revelation 21: 19, 21.

The book talked about how happy everyone was there and how there is no sun in heaven but it is never dark, because the Light of God is so bright. (Rev. 21:23-24).

When we finished the book, we had a great conversation. Eli was very excited about Colton's memories of playing with animals particularly Lions and Kangaroos. He was so excited about the idea of heaven being filled with animals and being able to play with all of them (Is. 11:6).

Nathaniel liked the idea of playing with all the kids. (Mark 10:14-16) He of course was thinking more along the lines of football and said, it even says we won't get hurt when we play. We don't even have to wear pads. (Wow, can you imagine!)

Ronnie commented on the fact that he would actually get to meet Daddy's Grandpa Adkins. I didn't even get to meet Grandpa Adkins although Ronnie has heard his Dad and Grandpa talk about him and was so excited to think that he will get to meet him and know him!

It brought tears to my eyes to sit there and experience with my kids just a tiny bit of the excitement that we will get to experience in Heaven. What an amazing story! What an amazing reality! Heaven will truly be amazing.

As excited as I was to discuss Heaven with the kids, I wanted them to understand that not everyone goes to Heaven. We talked about the fact that there is a place called Hell as well and that it is much worse that our worst nightmare. It is more horrible than we can imagine and it won't be fun at all.

We talked about how we can be sure that we are going to Heaven and get to play with kids and animals and Great-Grandpa Adkins - and JESUS! We talked about living a life here on earth that is honoring to Jesus and pleases Him and asking Him to guide us every day!

They took in a lot in in this short time that we sat together. It was an amazing opportunity for me to show them the excitement of Jesus and eternity. I am so greatfull and thankful for opportunities to share Jesus with my babies!