I Can Only Imagine ~ Opening Thoughts

Greetings Dear Reader,

Yesterday my Daughter took me to see I Can Only Imagine, the movie about Bart Millard, the writer of the song by the same name.  I have included the song below.  I am still sorting out all the things it brought up in me. 

As I walk through memories of my birth father and his interactions in my life I know that I have forgiven him but a great deal of pain is still there.  The movie brought up so much that is difficult to ponder.  That part I will get back to before this part of the journey is complete. 

The other thinking that the movie stirred in me was that of what comes next.  As it is my focus to love God with all that I am I consider what Paul told the Corinthians.  “However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’ the things God has prepared for those who love him.”

I view this as a challenge.  I try to imagine what the Father has in store for us.  What can be on the horizon?  Just having my faith become sight seems like enough.  The potential of reunion with my Grandfather, my Sister, and my Daughter is the kind of joy that I dream about.

Give this song a listen and let us walk together for a bit concerning the things that we can only imagine.  Let us do it with the understanding that the better we imagine the better it will be.  Here is my reasoning on this.  If he is going to do better than we imagine, then the better we imagine the better it gets. As always, your thoughts and questions are invaluable to me.

I Can Only Imagine – Mercy Me

I can only imagine what it will be like

When I walk, by your side

I can only imagine what my eyes will see

When you face is before me

I can only imagine

I can only imagine

Surrounded by You 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 can only imagine

I can only imagine

I can only imagine when that day comes

When I find myself standing in the Son

I can only imagine when all I would do is forever

Forever worship You

I can only imagine

I can only imagine

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 can only imagine

I can only imagine hey ya ah

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 can only imagine

I can only imagine hey ya ah

I can only imagine yeah yeah

I can only imagine

I can only imagine ey ey ey

I can only imagine

I can only imagine when all I will do

Is forever, forever worship You

I can only imagine

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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