"Better Is One Day In YOUR Courts Than A Thousand Elsewhere!"

When others were at their amusements

(Thomas Watson, "The Lord's Prayer")

The more pains we have taken for Heaven--

the sweeter Heaven will be when 

we come there. When a farmer 

has long been working hard--

it is pleasant to enjoy the fruit 

of his labors. Just so, when 

in Heaven, we shall remember 

our former zeal and earnestness 

for the kingdom--

which will sweeten Heaven.

It will add to the joy of heaven, 

for a Christian to ponder, 

"Such a day I spent in examining 

my heart. Such a day I was 

weeping for sin. When others
were at their amusements--

I was at prayer. And now, 

have I lost anything by my 

devotion? No!

My tears are wiped away, 

and the wine of paradise
cheers my heart. I now enjoy 

HIM whom my soul loves! 

I am possessed of a glorious 

kingdom! My labor is over--

but my joy remains forever!"

"Better is one day in YOUR courts 
than a  thousand elsewhere!" 
Psalm 84:10

Heaven will make amends for all!

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