I Can Only Imagine

Today marks the 30^th straight day that my wife and I have been “locked down” at home due to the Coronavirus. We’ve stopped complaining about it because we recognize that we are a lot better off than most people. I heard about a man yesterday who said, “My 81-year-old Mother has the virus and my Dad is in a convalescent home and I can’t visit either one of them. Plus, my wife and I both lost our jobs and we’re running out of money. That man is not alone, so my heart goes out to everyone struggling.

In fact, not only have we stopped complaining, we’ve even started using our time more wisely. For example, we made a calendar with our hopeful end date for the lock down. Then we taped it to the wall in our living room and started crossing off the days. Next, we surrounded it with large white cards with things we can do to make better use of our time, while also having some fun. Things like, learn a new language, work out, ride bikes, read a novel, paint a picture, watch movies, and play music.

Speaking of movies and music, on Saturday we watched a wonderful movie that combined music, hope and faith. It told the story of how one person overcame a horrible childhood through his love for music. It was called, “I Can Only Imagine” and not only did it change the life of the man who wrote the hit song of the same name, it also changed the lives of millions of listeners by helping them get through their tough times as well.

And that got me thinking… Yesterday was Easter Sunday. We couldn’t go to church. We couldn’t go visit our kids or grand kids. We couldn’t have my wife’s parents over for dinner or even go out for dinner. Obviously, our world is going through unprecedented times of trouble right now and we don’t know when it will end… but we do know that it will end! And when it does, I can only imagine the joy we will experience from getting to do all the little things that we love to do… with our loved ones!  

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

I can only imagine

I can only imagine

~ Bart Millard