| | Moving is part of the fall.
In heaven, there won't be a break in fellowship from people about whom you care. There relationships won't be dulled when there is distance put between people. You won't have to just hold on to memories and the good times past; you'll be able to enjoy fellowship always.
Christian fellowship is sweet (in the most basic sense of the word). Looking to Christ, walking towards the same end, living with the same hope, struggling with similar burdens, holding each other up, bearing each others' burdens, seeking God's glory unites people both quickly and truly. After only two years, leaving feels like I'm losing part of myself.
People are not meant to be alone - we thrive best in community. God designed us this way, He gave us the church. But most importantly He gave us Himself. I am so thankful that the God who spanned heaven and earth entered a virgin's womb and walked through the hurt and brokenness that is the world, lived perfectly, and died to end the separation between Him and His people. I am so thankful that His salvation ensures that this world of "severed friendships" will not have the last word, but what is for a time may be severed will be "knit up."
One day for Christians there will be no more goodbyes.
I'm just really sad that now is not that time.
"May you dream you are dreaming, in a warm soft bed
And may the voices inside you that fill you with dread
Make the sound of thousands of angels instead
Tonight where you might be laying your head."
- Patty Griffin, Nobody's Cryin'.
"So lift up your hearts to this unfolding,
all that has been broken will be restored,
Here runs deep waters to all who are thirsty,
Love has come, love has come, for you."
- Sandra McCracken, Ten Thousand Angels.
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