some thoughts on heaven

God never promised us that life would be easy. So why, I wonder, do we always expect things to be peachy all the time? Why do we freak out when things are tough? God already told us that in this world we would have trouble. We can find peace in spite of this knowing that Christ has overcome the world. We can celebrate even in hard times knowing that one day we, all who put their faith in Jesus Christ, will be reunited with him and we will live with him in paradise, where nothing ever goes wrong. This is one truth that I have been clinging a lot lately. I long for the day when I will meet my Jesus in Heaven. I long to know my mom, the real her, not the person that is trapped in unforgiveness and bitterness. Sometimes I get distracted by the temporary things of this world. I get so caught up with things like friends or money and such that sometimes I forget to hope for heaven. I go through stages where I’m satisfied with this world and don’t want more. God wants us all to long for heaven, to live life on earth, knowing that he has something even better for us. Sometimes it’s hard not to just settle for something that will bring us temporary pleasure or happiness. But, heaven will bring us real happiness. We will be made perfect and all our brokenness will be made whole. This is one thing that excites me greatly. What are your thoughts?
Audrey