O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. — Psalm 63:1

 Some people publicly express their desire to not enter paradise. People have said to me that they would rather spend eternity with their drinking companions in hell than with the rest of the religious folk. 

When asked why they believe they will be happy in heaven, the majority of individuals reply because they hope to go there when they die. They disregard Jesus Christ and have no interest in God. They have little interest in praying, attending church, or reading the Bible. Why would they enjoy God's fellowship on the other side all of a sudden?

There is no denying David's intense longing for God, even if he makes no mention of it in Psalm 63. And I think that the godly attitudes and behaviors we cultivate in our life right now prepare us for the pleasures of heaven for all of eternity. 

That brings up some difficult issues. We claim to want God in our life, but do we really want to spend time with Him? How much time do we devote to prayer, reading His Word, and engaging in worship? How fervently do we desire His approval? Does our heart yearn for Him and does our soul thirst for Him? Then, like David, we can affirm, "My soul follows closely behind You" (v. 8).

It's time to make an investment in eternity. Trying to show Jesus our love and yearning to come to know Him more are the best ways to prepare for our upcoming meeting in heaven. 

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How can we prepare ourselves for heaven?

What does the Bible say about preparing for heaven?

What are the three stages of going to heaven?

Where in the Bible does it say heaven is a prepared place for a prepared person?

What does the Bible say about being prepared for the future?

What does the Bible say about preparing for his coming?

Which verse says God prepares us?

What is God preparing me for?

Where in the Bible does it say I will protect your going out and coming in?

Where in the Bible does it say God will go before us?

What is the prayer for going out and coming in?

Where in the Bible does it talk about letting go of baggage?

What does the Bible say about being stuck in the past?

What does the Bible say about pulling your own weight?

What does the Bible say about hoarding money?

What does the Bible say about giving beggars money?

What does the Bible say about struggling financially?

What does the Bible say about giving money to the needy?

What does the Bible say about helping a lazy person?

What does the Bible say about cremation?

Where does God want us to give our money?

Why is God letting me struggle financially?

What is the 10 10 80 rule in the Bible?

Does tithing have to be money?