for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way, but that by my speaking with all boldness, Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 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 for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.

Philippians 1:19-26

How many bad choices have you made? You need God’s forgiveness, but Jesus can be your Savior. Once you ask for Jesus to be your Savior you can ask all the other questions, like whether the streets of heaven are paved with gold, and whether you will sleep on a cloud, and what you will eat. Know that heaven will be our perfect home. We will be with Jesus.

None of us really wants to leave this earth, even though we sin daily. We can know that heaven will be better, better than anything we could ever hope for. Those who have their hearts fixed on heaven will hold loosely the things of earth.

Our Daily Bread – January 23, 2005