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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: DULL (05/12/17)
The music softly fills the car as we drive through glorious countryside on a recent trip. I am taken by a track I Can Only Imagine sung by Bart Millard of the band MercyMe. He looks ahead to meeting Christ face to face, and tries to imagine what it will be like.

Surrounded by Your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for You, Jesus
Or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in Your presence
Or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all.

I like the way he contrasts various scenarios, without really knowing the answers. It makes me think about what I would do: I think I might fall on my face and weep for my unbelief and lack of faith.

But there is no way we really know what it will be like to be suddenly in God’s presence.

Scripture gives various pictures of heaven and eternity, mostly in negatives. We know that there will be no night there, no tears, death or sorrow. But what it will actually be like is largely unknown this side of glory. We know that we will be with Jesus, and that is enough.
One thing for sure, eternity with Christ will not be dull.

Where, oh where, did that silly caricature come from, that pictures people sitting on clouds playing harps? This thought puts many people off, as they imagine eternal boredom, and want no part in that.

There are many caricatures that pretend to portray scripture truths. They belittle God’s word, and help unbelievers justify their unbelief.
Bart Millard was 18 years old when his father died from cancer. Ten years later this song was written. Thoughts of untimely death and eternity had filled his mind, and this song was the result. It has become a blessing to countless people since then.

Although we don’t know the details, we do know we can look forward to an eternity with Christ, an eternity that will be glorious, full of light, love, peace, harmony, and usefulness in God’s kingdom. We will see him as he is, and be like him in all his fullness.

I can only imagine what my eyes will see
When your face is before me
I can only imagine.
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Tonya Stevenson
05/20/17
A very good use of the subject.
Phillip Cimei
05/22/17
You had some wonderful thoughts about the song and lyrics.

If we don't escape this world with fantasies about meeting Christ and experiencing the glories of heaven, maybe our faith is a little anemic and we need to revisit our hope a little. "Faith is substance of things hoped for."

Thank your for keeping us focused. A good story. God bless.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
05/26/17
You make some great points in this. I remember thinking Heaven would be like church--quite dull and not at all relevant to my life. Since then, I've developed a relationship with Jesus and know it will be quite intimate. I think you nailed the topic. I do want to caution you about using lyrics without permission. Because songs are so short, it can be easy to infringe on copyrights. It's okay if the song is in the public domain (usually old hymns like Amazing Grace). Deb has an article about this on the message boards. It will also challenge you to think outside the box and use your own words and thoughts to inspire the reader. I know you have inspired me many times before. You have a great foundation and I know the Holy Spirit has great plans for you and your writing. Congratulations on ranking 6th in your level. Happy Dance!