It’s not  “IF”  they celebrate birthdays in heaven-

the question is this:

 HOW do they celebrate birthdays in heaven?

 

I’ll tell you how:

I’m 1000 % sure it’s with great Gusto and Joy tied up with ribbons of Perfect Love!

I know the heavenlies celebrate better than we do because God created and instituted Holy Days, Commemorations, Celebrations, Feasting, and Festivals!

 

Angels sang and danced when God spoke the worlds into existence so how could they not rejoice and marvel at His crowning creation- humankind?

 

Think of it- no time restraints or pressing commitments, no tired bodies or feeble minds- only JOY- JOY- JOY! For in the presence of God is pure, unadulterated celebration of LIFE- and He is the author of LIFE!

 

One of my favorite scriptures is found in Zephaniah 3:17 “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”  That word “rejoice” in the Hebrew means to spin about wildly with joy!  Can you get a picture of that in your heart?

Jesus rejoices over us – He’s wild about us!  He sings to us and I’ll bet it’s better than “Happy Birthday to You”!

 

When we celebrated Bethany’s birthday the other day, it was also in my heart that we should be celebrating our daughter, Kristin’s birthday. (Kristin shares the same birthday as Bethany only 17 years earlier 🙂 )

 

For me to truly enjoy Bethany and her birthday, I choose to wait a day or two after her birthday, to take a day or two to contemplate Kristin Faith’s birthday: I remember the sweet, chubby arms that held me tight, the cute auburn ponytail she always sported, the giggles and wiggles, always dancing with her big sister Sarah, and the pure love and sunshine she gave our family.

 

Kristin went to live with Jesus just two weeks after her second birthday. I can hardly believe that she has celebrated 27 birthdays in heaven.

 

I’ve learned over the years to not look backwards or dwell on the past memories more than a few days a year.

 

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What I’ve learned to do is actively and intentionally- LOOK FORWARD to the celebrations we’ll enjoy when we’re together again.

 

I wanted to share a little letter written from Kristin’s perspective- maybe it will help you if you’re missing someone you love. I don’t know if children grow up in heaven or not, but I have a hard time thinking of Kristin as being 27- so if you’ll humor me, my letter is written from a child’s point of view.

 

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Dear Mommy and Daddy,

 

My angel told me it was my earthly birthday so it was time to plan another party up here too.  Grandma Joyce, Grandma Marilyn and Grandma Kathleen help-ed me write out ‘vitations and everybody was so ‘cited to come. 

 

Jesus got here first! He satted me on His lap and told me all about how He thought me up in His heart! He ‘xplained it like dis- “Kristin- I thought you up- then I shouted your name with lots and lots of pure, joyful love- “Kristin Faith”  and that’s how you got started growing in your mommy’s tummy.”

 

He planned every detail Mommy!  Jesus kept smiling and said, “Kristin Faith, I love you more than you could ever know and I’m going to spend all eternity showing you!” 

 

Then He hug-ged me and told me how you’re all doing back on earth! He raised His hand up and up swirled open a small window in heaven so I could look down and see you all. 

 

Mommy- seeing my whole family loving Jesus and following Him, makes me so happy- and it makes Jesus happy, too!  I pray for you all the time! I so ‘cited when I think about getting to do birthdays together again.

 

Cause Mommy, they’re really awesome in heaven. 

 

First, Jesus took me by the hand and started the Big Dancing Parade. We danced and skipped, laughed and shouted, up & down the streets of gold with everybody following!  It was so much fun! 

 

Next, we raced to the River of Life and dove right in and swam.  Finally, we got out & sitted under the trees by the River and ate the yummiest fruit you’ve ever tasted!  Oh, and Daddy- you’d love this- we raced up a really tall mountain! At the top we had snowball fights, and then we slid down a rainbow to get back to the ground!  And all the time there was music playing- the angels are better than any band you’ve ever heard on earth!

 

My angel is teaching me to play the piano mommy, so when you get up here we can play together! Won’t that be fun?  I wish I could tell my little sister, Bethany, and my cousin, Jason that I think it’s awesome we share the same birthday. 

 

And it’s not even sad when everybody starts going back to their homes cause Grandma Joyce and Jesus tuck-ed me in bed and said, “Time to rest and get refreshed – In Gods care you are blessed.”

 

Before He left, Jesus promised me He is working weally hard on everything! Then He says He’s gonna come and get you so we can be together again. It’s gonna be the biggest party yet! I so excited! Finally, Grandma started brushing my hair and she tolded me stories about you and daddy.

 

I just want you to know, I’m so happy mommy.  It’s beeaauuuuutiful in heaven! I don’t want you be sad or miss me too much.  We’ll all be together soon and celebrate lots!  God is good at that.  He’s always doing the awesomest things! But the big party starts when everybody finally gets here!  So keep your eyes on Jesus mommy, cause He has His eye on you!

 

Love you and I’m your daughter forever and ever,

Kristin Faith

   Surprising Treasures:

Nothing can separate us from God’s love!

Death can’t- Life can’t!

The angels can’t- demons can’t

Our fears for today or our worries for tomorrow-

NOTHING CAN KEEP US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS!

 

 

 

 

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