Yesterday, I heard "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me on the radio. I haven't heard the song in awhile, but I was instantly moved to tears and transported back to the moment I first heard it...at the funeral of a young man named Tommy who died too soon. Our son was a pallbearer, and the large church was filled to capacity, with an overflow watching on monitors in a fellowship hall. The service was moving and somber, a sad but joyous occasion because of Tommy's faith.
In the fall of 2001, this song was newly released. Tommy had heard it on the radio and downloaded it. A friend sang it beautifully on that sad day which ended with bagpipes playing a mournful rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the cemetery.
That fall was a season of sadness. First came the death Jake, the 15-year-old son of a high school friend who died in a tragic accident. His funeral was so moving, sad - both a terrible and blessed day.
Then came 9/11, a time of intense national mourning and renewed faith. That day had a profound impact on our nation and each American personally. But it was life-altering for the families of those who died on that awful day.
Hearing this song again almost always brings tears as I remember the anguish and grief of those dark days, but I also rejoice in the hope believers have in Christ. For every believer who has lost a loved one, this song opens a floodgate of praise.
" I can only imagine, when that day comes,
And I find myself standing in the sun.
"I can only imagine when all I would do,
Is forever, forever worship you..."
If you've never heard it, or even if you have, listen and worship.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lrrq_opng
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him..." I Corinthians 2:9
Blessings on you today....
