At the Pearly Gates

Thank you.

Oh thats easy:

Look not upon me, my sins and iniquities or what I truly deserve, but look upon the sacrifice Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ offered in my place upon the cross and have MERCY!

Whatever the Holy Spirit guides me to say. In the Bible, it talks about the Holy Spirit helping us to speak at that time. Lots of help huh

God bless and cant wait!

a4c

Lord Forgive me, i'm not worthy to be in ur presence. I was bought by the blood of the Lamb.....and have been washed. My heart desires to dwell with u for eternity, but I have failed and fallen short of ur Glory. Forgive me of my transgressions my God.

When can I see the '85 Bears take on the '78 Steelers?  And thanks, I don't deserve to be here.

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.

What a thought; to just think of that day. I don't know what I will say. I may not be able to say anything. Just imagine it; standing in His awesome presence, completely saturated by His glory. In the midst of being overwhelmed by His magnificience, if I can even utter anything, I will probably be repeating the words; "I love you"; that's all my heart centers on when I am in the presence of God.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

I say this prayer with faith, love, and joy.

Forgive me Father, for I have sinned.

jukesk9 said:

When can I see the '85 Bears take on the '78 Steelers?  And thanks, I don't deserve to be here.

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I will probably be so overcome to say much of anything, I'll just fall at His feet as though dead and let Him speak first.

oh and the '76 Steelers with a healthy Franco and Rocky were a better team than the '78 version.

assuming that I'll be able to do anything but lay prostrate on my face... Probably join in with the doxology....(surely my singing voice in heaven would be far better than the one i have now... )

Agios O Theos, Agios Iskiros, Agios Athanatos, eleison imas.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of Sabaoth: heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest!

Doesn't the idea of purgatory mean if you're in purgatory or at heaven's gates you're on your way in for certain.

And on the flip side, someone who is not heavenbound would not be at the gates at all.

Just the stereotype is that everyone stands at the gates of heaven and is judged there, then there is a trap door for the hellbound just doesn't add up with purgatory does it?

I don't know what I'd say, but I am sure that there isn't any entrance exam based on what you'd say at the gates of heaven. If you didn't ask for mercy before death, doesn't seem it would be helpful in regard to salvation after death - other than an act of continuing faith in death.

I think if you're on your way to heaven they see you coming and give you a big welcome home!!! There's a feast and room prepared for you , and a great big family with their arms open. No begging for mercy, no need for it. Maybe a praise and glory of God would be in order though.

Marcia

I have a strong feeling that I will be speechless....

I would chit-chat with St. Peter while he pulled out his Keys.

St. Peter: What did you think of Purgatory?

Metanoia: It was priceless! You should have seen the look of surprise on the faces of those who denied its existence! BTW, thanks for all the prayer!

Metanoia02 said:

I would chit-chat with St. Peter while he pulled out his Keys.

St. Peter: What did you think of Purgatory?

Metanoia: It was priceless! You should have seen the look of surprise on the faces of those who denied its existence! BTW, thanks for all the prayer!

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When I first see my Heavenly home, I am sure all words will escape me!

Tears, smiles, laughter, total elation, wonder, excitement, peace, joy, surprise, and maybe a little fear... but words? I don't think so.

I hope God will help me with this.

If, by the grace of God, I manage to make it, I more than likely won't say anything. I will probably fall weakly to my knees, cover my face with my hands, and weep uncontrollably.