Greg Boyd: Apologies & Explanations How Do I Get Excited for Heaven When I Love My Life Now So Much?
Sep 12, 2025
Greg and Dan delve into the challenge of feeling excited for heaven while loving life on Earth. They explore the tension between the reality of this world and the distant hope of the next. Two practical approaches are suggested: staying aware of global suffering and using imagination to envision heaven vividly. Personal encounters with Jesus are highlighted as anchors for excitement about the afterlife. The duo encourages listeners to embrace their unique feelings while envisioning the beauty of the kingdom to come.
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Reality Gap Between Now And Eternity
- This world feels real but the next world feels like a distant hope, so we cling to present goods.
- The mismatch between felt reality and hoped-for reality explains weak excitement for heaven.
Stay Aware Of The World's Suffering
- Stay awake to the evils and suffering in the world so you don't overly romanticize present comforts.
- Let that awareness fuel prayers and a longing for God's world-transforming renewal.
Ask The Spirit To Help You Imagine Heaven
- Ask the Holy Spirit to help you vividly imagine the world to come so it becomes emotionally real.
- Practice concrete envisioning so longing for heaven grows and death feels less scary.