I Can Only Imagine

Today we went to the Garden of Gethsemane. How I love that place! Today I had such a powerful experience. I’m so grateful that I have the opportunity to go to the sites (or pretty close to it) where these glorious events happened. Today as I was sitting in the Church of All Nations looking at the Rock of Agony and the mural of Christ suffering in the garden, I listened to the song “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe. I love this song—look it up on youtube!

“I can only imagine what it will be like

When I walk by your side.

I can only imagine what my eyes will see

When your face is before me.

Surrounded by your glory, what will my heart feel?

Will I dance for you Jesus, or in awe of you be still?

Will I stand in your presence, or to my knees will I fall?

Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all?

I can only imagine.

I can only imagine when that day comes

And I find myself standing in the sun.

I can only imagine when all I will do

Is forever, forever worship you.

Surrounded by your glory, what will my heart feel?

Will I dance for you Jesus, or in awe of you be still?

Will I stand in your presence, or to my knees will I fall?

Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all?

I can only imagine.”

While listening to this song I imagined what I will do when I enter the presence of the Lord. I’m pretty sure that I will fall onto my knees and not be able to utter a word. What do you say to the One who died for you? Who endured so many afflictions for you? Who you sometimes forget? Whose sacrifice you don’t fully comprehend? Who loves you far more than his own life? Who was always there for you even in the darkest times? Whose life was lived perfectly so He could redeem you? Words will not be enough.