"My Dream of Heaven"
After grieving from a loss in my life, God gave
me a dream to bring me comfort - to my
surprise - I was in Heaven! A woman was
singing a song about Paradise. A man was rewarded in
great measure due his faithfulness on Earth - in fact,
his mansion was magnificent in size! There were others,
dressed in rank - according to their duties,
standing in perfect order at the entrance to
a building. It is a place where the LORD lives, and MANY
people. A “planet” of royalty, beauty, righteousness,
holiness, and perfection. The best way I can describe
what I experienced, heard, felt, and saw, was like as living
in a fairy tale - where nothing is impossible, and sin is
completely out of thought and out of existence -
a dream come alive - a heavenly wonder -
- yet real, and very real. The feeling stayed on me,
even hours after I woke up - I had been to a “magical”
land, and the realization of being here on Earth,
only made me feel “home sick.” Jesus is coming back -
and He’s prepared a place for all of us who love Him.
Be encouraged, child of God, Jesus is coming soon.
“I go and prepare a place for you, and I will come back and take you to
be with me that you also may be where I am.”
(John 14:3)
*Note: The only thing(s) I left out of this (true) story, was specific, personal details given to me (my future assignment, what transport vehicle I was on, the Tour Guide, and an appointment I had with a great woman of God, who is still living today, as this will be one of her future responsibilities.) Our lives/work on Earth are preparation for what is to come and what we will be doing for Christ in the future.
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"The Message in the Dream"
I had a dream long ago,
that I shall not forget.
Often, I dream of Jesus,
but this was opposite.
I found myself underground
in this place called Hell.
I saw a large creature,
with reptile eyes and a tail.
Its assignment was to steal and kill;
To destroy everything I had.
And never see my loved ones
made me very sad.
A group of us were forced to give
our bank accounts, and drink.
What was in this cup?
I didn't know what to think.
I was taken to a surgery room,
where I was strapped upon a table.
I tried to break free,
but I was not able.
"Holy Spirit! Help me!"
I shouted really loud.
As a rushing wind took me out,
the beast shook its fist and growled.
I found myself above the ground,
surrounded in God's light.
He taught me an important lesson
I had learned that night.
What God said in my dream
caused me to make a correction.
He said, "People pray for what they want,
but they need to pray for protection."
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*The thief (the devil - our enemy) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. (John 10:10)
*I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. (John 17:11-12)
*Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms...And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:11-12,18)
*Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
*Pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
