God is and has been good, but I am so ready to leave this place and fly!!! Decrying evil in the Earth and the descent of man in general is all well and good, but I personally am ready to leave all behind! The wickedness of men, the brokenness of man, the depravities of the human soul and Spirit wear against all that is good, lovely and pleasing! The world offers only death and destruction! This is not destined for the Son's of God! For we are destined to live in complete harmony with our glorious heavenly Father! For a season, God has blessed this life in many ways, all of which I am grateful for! That said, this season of separation and dissatisfaction must surely end! For we languish for the lack of fellowship up close and personal with our creator God! Oh to see His face, feel His embrace and know that we shall never again be parted! What joy and rest for our souls! Indeed Lord, hear our prayers and have regard for the longing in our hearts giving way to Your will, we are none the less anxious to be with the lover of our souls! As such Lord, make haste to call us into Your presence, now and forevermore! This prayer is SWAK! TR I agree. You always say these things so beautifully as do others on this forum! I may owe you an apology in regard to a question you posed knowing that only God would know the answer. I took advantage and meant it only to humor you. I, too, have had that same question in my mind at least a trillion times excuse the hyperbole. Just trying to express my deep longing as is yours and others here! In case you don't recall the question, it was asking if anyone knew when the rapture would take place. My simple and facetious answer was of course, when the trumpet sounds. It's nice to have some humor along this arduous journey! This website is such a blessing--- everyone on it and all the very encouraging posts! God bless you all! I look forward to meeting you all soon! YSIC :heart: Well said TR, well said! There are many things in this life that happen, some good, some not so good — but through all of it, it is the combined longing of the RITAN family to depart and be with Jesus, which is far better …. Phi 1:22-24 “If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.” Oh to see the Savior face to face in all His glory - that is the heart’s cry and desire — this world has nothing for me — :prayer-hands: He hears our prayers and the cry of our hearts and is heartbroken He has'nt already come! But as He is submitted to the Fathers will, we must also submit! For the day of the Rapture is already an appointed time! And when all has been accomplished and righteousness fulfilled then shall the trumpet sound! The enduring patience of the saints is treasured of God! Certainly all of our rewards will speak sublimely to our dying to self while accepting His sovereignty in our lives! Obedience is better than sacrifice, alms, and eloquent prayers! For in our letting go and letting God is the truest measure of dedication, recognized by God! TR Thank you, TR, for another passionate and articulate expression of our shared longing.
