Remaining

It was declared that by remaining here, I will find all of the joy that I could ever imagine. I believe it. I look around and all that I desire is here. The deepest caverns of my heart start to come to life when I enter this place, while I am here they continue to fill. There are things that I hope to be. When I gaze this place and I am mesmerized by the fact that they are here. I am told that if I stay, I can have them. I can be them. When you get what you want, doesn't that fulfill your joy? Isn't that a reason to rejoice? I believe that it is. When you find all that you have ever wanted, doesn't that call for a celebration? I believe that it does. This is what I have found, why would I ever leave? I cannot think of a reason that I should. This how I feel about Jesus. Everything that I want to be, everything that I have always wanted, I have found in Him. This is truly the most incredible thing in the world. I never would have guessed, but it is true. 2000 plus years ago He told those following Him to remain in Him and all of the joy that they could have ever wanted would be there. Joy is something different than happiness. It is richer, fuller, and long lasting. It brings life to the deepest caverns of the heart. Mine are awakening. The freedom that is here is able to liberate me from myself and become all that I aspire to be. A husband, a father, and a friend. There is no place that I know of like this place. It holds the answers and offers all the hope that I need. There is no reason to leave, I think that I will remain.