Heaven

Heaven has been the topic of many, many, many discussions at our house lately.  Matt & I both read the book "Heaven Is For Real"-- I really enjoyed it.  To be honest I don't know if I've ever thought so much about how heaven will actually be, etc....  But now I find it very exciting.  I got the book "Heaven is for Real-- Kids" and have been reading it over and over to the kids.  So many questions get asked and so much discussion.  The other day Addison asked me about our soul-- I'm really not sure how to explain the concept of our SOUL to a 6 year old..... but we're learning!

Levi has been real concerned about heaven, but would always get caught up in the "I don't want to go to heaven, I want to stay here with you forever" issue.....  Even during church yesterday, Pastor Dan was explaining very clearly how to get to heaven, etc... and Levi looked at me and said "But I want to stay on this planet FOREVER!"  Hard to talk a 4 year old into understanding death, timing, etc....

Anyway-- last night when I was getting in the car with the kids Levi said "Mom, I want to go to heaven."  So I talked a little bit more with him and prayed with him.  This morning when he got up and was eating breakfast  he was being a little evangelist to Isaac.  "You need to ask Jesus to live in your heart and ask Him to forgive your sins."  After that, Levi led the prayer and Isaac repeated it.  :)  So cute to listen to them.  And Levi has announced to me today-- that today he is ready to go to heaven-- right now!