October 28, 2006
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Heaven
Imagine that you died and were standing before God. Imagine that God asked you, “Why should I let you into my heaven?”
What would you tell God?
Imagine that you died and were standing before God. Imagine that God asked you, “Why should I let you into my heaven?”
What would you tell God?
Comments (209)
grace
-g
Your Son invited me.
i dont know… that’s hard.
first
I would tell him that I was a very good Xangan!!
I have done nothing to deserve it. It would only be by your grace that I would be admitted.
* eph 2:8-9
-g
shoot…I would say that Jesus died for my sins…and I guess I’m not first
shoot…I would say that Jesus died for my sins…and I guess I’m not first
Hahahaha! Very funny to DaBombMom615. Yeh… grace…faith…
i would say “i don’t have a good reason, i have sinned every day of my life and i’m sorry. but i have tried to serve you and deliver your love to others. other than that, i do not deserve to be directly in your presence.”
You shouldn’t. I’m broken and shadowed in Sin.
But through Your sacrifice, through your Grace
You have invited me here
I come humbled before you
To accept that invitation
i dont kill people in real life.
I accepted Christ at 3…
I don’t deserve heaven. I’m broken, and all I can do is ask for Your mercy.
-Guru on the Hill
Because I refute thee thus.
“Oh, sorry, I have the wrong house.”
Sweet. So I’m guessing I made the Cut.
God, let me into heaven because even though i have been in the dark, I still looked up to you
and though I might not be faithful sometimes, it is still you I have faith in, no matter how I run out of faith.
Because I am honest, loyal, a good friend to all I meet and because I can tie multiple cherry stems in knots with my tongue.
Because I love You.
I think whatever I was would just be laid bare and that’s all there’d really be to it.
God, I’m so sorry for burning your book, mocking your son, and having sex with every goddamn woman.
Hey God, I’m sorry for not practicing scales everyday. Can I still be in your jazz band?
Through the divine atonement of Your Son, I’m cosmologically debt-free.
Thank him for teaching me how to love others the way he’s loved me.
You have no reason to let me into heaven, but by your own grace and love, you invited me to come.
Because i trust in your son Jesus Christ.
That’s all it takes.
By grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone…Nothing more, nothing less and nothing else.
Please believe.
Dearly Beloved God, I know that I’m a sinner. But who is perfect like you? I know that I ended my life on Earth being a good person overall. Pretty please let me squeeze through to Heaven
Then, I would wink at Him.
I don’t deserve it…it’s only through your grace I can enter, and nothing I’ve done could ever get me in.
I wouldn’t say anything b/c I don’t believe….I believe in eveloution…i know i spelled that wrong haha
“Why don’t I have you talk to my advocate?”
Because i have accepted your sacrifice to pay my way.
I have no idea what I would tell him. I’d probably be in aw of him and stutter.
ummmmmm………thats a good question lord
“Up yours, bitch. Where’s Hell?”
I didn’t believe in you before, but in knowing that you exist, I am humbled. There is no such thing as a justified answer to that question. Only you can be the objective judge of my soul. It is your choice.
hmm thats very hard but i would say
i know that im not a perfect person but i never did anything too bad and with grace i hope u let me enter
“I’ll let you suck on my nipples”
Although I’m unworthy, You sent Jesus to earth to die for my sin and I have trusted in Him as my Savior.
for starters:
son: i’m sorry i screwed up, ma! you’re supposed to love me no matter what!
mom: YOU’RE CONFUSING ME WITH JESUS.
now that i’ve got him into a good mood, i’ll change tact with a ‘but seriously, folks..’
I would say, “Because of Your grace..and Your grace is the ONLY reason..”
THANK YOU JESUS!
Uh…..”c’mon, you know you want me?”
Your Son gave his life for my sins, for I am completely unworthy, but for his sake I am saved.
…because I believe You.
I think there’s a song that says it nicely. I don’t remember its name or the lyrics though!
“You shouldn’t.”
Dunno. Beats me. Maybe God needs a combination comedian & loser to round things out.
I bought your book!
Because I’m pointing a gun at your head. Now open the f%$&*@g pearly gates or you die bitch.
i dont think i’d be able to say anything… i’d prolly just fall to my knees thinking “YES!” in the back of my mind…
if i did anything at all, i’d prolly just run at Him and give Him a hug…
You probably shouldn’t.
Dr. Carasco
I really like k8tthelate’s answer, your son invited me.
God that is a hard question for me.
I don’t think I would say anything.
If you think you can stand before God then be my guest. I’m going to fall on my face prostrate and worship him.
well first he wouldn’t ask – it’s already predetermined when I die where I will go – plus he should already know what I think… he’s GOD!
i’m a friend of jesus.
Because I have tried, with Your help, to follow you.
If I go to Heaven (though I do not believe in it), I would say to the higher power: I lived. I lived it the best that I could. I made mistakes. I have regrets. I could have been nicer, smarter, more honest, and a better person in general. But I was human and I made human mistakes. And through it all, I managed to stay strong, stand my ground, and live the life that I wanted to live… perfect in your eyes or not.
Because your son said I could come in. He invited me.
Do it, or i’m going to kick your ass.
I’m covered by the blood of Jesus.
You shouldn’t. If it were by traditional standards, I probably wouldn’t be accepted anyway. So instead, I’ll go to hell, and all of my friends will be brought up to you. You split up love. That’s right. You’re a jerk.
..That came out of no where, apologies.
I would probably ask him how many spaces he had. Ask who else he had let in. That would let me know if I was deserving or not. Honestly, if there is a heaven & hell, there must be a middle ground too. Because most of us fall somewhere in between both extremes.
I would tell him that He shouldn’t because nothing I have done permits me to enter.
However, his grace and mercy, permit me to do so otherwise.
~Caroline~
You got a limbo? Let me off there.
cuz I did my best.
I know some great fart-jokes. They are all your if you let me in.
You shouldn’t. I’m broken and shadowed in Sin.
But through Your sacrifice, through your Grace
You have invited me here
I come humbled before you
To accept that invitation
Posted 10/28/2006 at 9:21 PM by Damien_Vryce
wow.
“You shouldn’t; you should hurl me straight to hell because I was that bad of a human. I did not know how to be a human. I did many, many things that you would never be proud of me for. I hope you let me through the gates for being truthful to you. BTW, did you lose some weight?”
Honestly?
I’d say “Well really, by the terms of the Bible I guess you shouldn’t. I’ve never believed in you even though I tried and I wanted to, deep down inside I always felt a longing for you but I could never just believe. I’m a good person though, I don’t steal, I’m not hardly a hypocrite, I’m loving, and I like to make people happy.”
Or something along that: P
You shouldn’t.
There is no god.
In the very slight chance he would let me in, I’d say I helped people during there miserable time on earth as a superb psychologist but I highly doubt I’ll ever get a chance to talk to god, because there is no god.
“For all that I have suffered I never lost faith in you, Heavenly Father.”
He wouldn’t ask me “why should I let you in”… because He was the one who chose me out of his sovereign grace, to be called his child. It will pretty much be obvious the stance we all will have before him. Philippians 2:10-11 reminds us that every knee will bow, each person demonstrating his unworthiness.
no reason but the blood
Because I believe that Jesus died for my sins and I accept his gift with my whole heart.
You shouldn’t, but thankfully You are a gracious and merciful God, and You’ve promised that those who trust in the completed work of Christ will spend eternity with You.
. . .”Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.” . . .And the familiar John 3:16.
i’m a non-believer. thanks very much. :]
I have no answer to your question.
Although I have read previous blogs and I think you are amazing.
P.S. I find it ironic that this will be one of the least commented posts. Why? Because most people don’t know how they would respond and so they hide from spiritual things. The ones who do post on here who know they won’t be accepted only know how to post comments in jest and mockery.
How interesting.
i’d say “because you predestined me to be with you”
You know, I write all that –my little Sunday school answer. But now that I actually think about it, I don’t think I would actually be speaking in the presence of the God of the Universe. While I have confidence that He is a gracious God, I’m pretty sure I’d be face down. . .depending on His mercy and the righteousness of Christ.
Because of you oh Lord, I suffered so much on Earth. But I know inside it was all in your will to make me a better person.
You gave me power and confidence, and by your will your Son died for me so that every day an evil me dies and I knew one is born again through you.
But Christ dying, I’m here to tell you I love you God.
Amen, Amen, it shall be so.
I think questions like these are hard to answer. For example, although I’d like to believe I’d sacrifice my life for, let’s say a certain friend, I wouldn’t completely know if I would or not until I am really put into the situation.
When I meet God, I have a feeling I’d be in such awe that I wouldn’t be able to speak. But then again, that’s just what I’d like to believe.
Heee- nothing… because when you die- noting more happens- the lights go out and that is it. The End…
At least that is what I believe.
Better make the most of your time now while you are living!
Time is ticking!
XoxoxoX
P.S. I find it ironic that this will be one of the least commented posts. Why? Because most people don’t know how they would respond and so they hide from spiritual things. The ones who do post on here who know they won’t be accepted only know how to post comments in jest and mockery.
How interesting.
Posted 10/28/2006 at 10:40 PM by sjclovesjc
Of course I won’t be accepted. God doesn’t exist. Neither does Heaven. I don’t think I’m going to get anything from Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy this year either.
i would say…….you shouldnt let me into your heaven Lord….i deserve none of what is behind those pearly gates….the wonderful life you gave me was abussed so horribly by my sinful nature and selfish desires. there is one though that will call me His, and one that will claim me…Your Son, Jesus Christ…..he covered all of that with His blood. He gave me a chance over again when no one else would….i stood for Him on earth, He will stand for me at these gates today………………….
but i wouldnt have to say that because i am in the Lambs book of life……..so He would see my name anyway….
I learned to be happy and love every single moment and thing in the world you’ve created.
first of all, He wouldn’t say that, becuase He would see His Son rather than me… but w/e
It’s terrifying to think how such a huge population of the world is completley infested with this idea of religion and never once stop to think, “Gee, why am I consuming my life with crap?”
The whole concept of it is so ridiculous. It makes me want to barf.
Please don’t burn me forever.
“why bother asking?”
Because you created me.
Is there a Hooters up here?
“Because I’m Mexican…I can cook, clean, pick strawberries, wash dishes, and do all the jobs that others don’t want to do…and I work cheap!”
or
“Come on God, hook a brotha up!”
I am a man of unclean lips. But I have a perfect plea through my Great High Priest.
uhm… who?
I would just ask for his autograph and leave.
I wouldn’t have to tell Him anything. He already knows. The imputed righteousness of Jesus.
I would sigh deeply and say, “Because I fucking said so bitch!!”
“Maybe you shouldn’t.”
“I’m sorry for my sins and I don’t know if I worked hard enough to be here. But I love you and I know you love me. I want to be with you, in infinite happiness, forever.”
Oh, don’t be sorry, Dan.
I enjoy coming here nonetheless, what with the open-battlefield style Xanga!
“I have absolutely no right or reason to be here, but since Your Son made it possible, I’ve taken Him up on that.”
-Jared
“You tell me why,because I never did know why you would save a wretch like me.
i think i would just fall on my face
Being a nurse gives you a free pass you know!!
I would laugh in his ace in a highly threatening and engaging manner and stroll in.
As pathetic as it sounds writing it now… I’ve thought about this before. I actually gave it alot of thought and came up with nil. I don’t know. Of course, according to my beliefs, if God said anything to me, my mind would explode and I would shift to non-exsistance >_<
I would tell him (of course I would be crying) that I am a sinner and unclean and not worthy of his presence but I never once stopped believing in him or loving him. I hope he will tell me…”well done my child.”
Because I accepted the free gift of salvation – just by believing in His Son who died on the cross for my sins (all – past, present, and future sins), who rose again on the third day. who ascended on into heaven and who stands interceding on my behalf, and who will be returning to claim His own. Not by works. Not because I am a wonderful person, but because I am his adopted daughter – Aslan’s Daughter
I found this comment interesting:
P.S. I find it ironic that this will be one of the least commented posts. Why? Because most people don’t know how they would respond and so they hide from spiritual things. The ones who do post on here who know they won’t be accepted only know how to post comments in jest and mockery.
How interesting.
I wouldn’t say anything…I’d be on my face unable to speak. My heart would be doing all the talking, because I asked Jesus to make his home there.
Wow – it isn’t as big as I imagined it. Where’s the party?
“Actually.. you shouldn’t really all things considered….. except for how Jesus payed for my ticket in. So…may I?”
Just as I am, without one plea,
But that thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
either that, or “You owe me.”
I don’t deserve to even think about heaven, but through the death and resurrection of your son, I have received eternal life in your kingdom. And for that, I am truly grateful.
Well I would most certainly NOT say “Up yours” to God. I would reinforce the fact that I am terribly sorry for every bad thing that I have ever done. And apologize for being so mean to my husband.
i would be on my kness, face down, unable to look at his glory, much less speak. but i know that there is nothing i can do to be worthy or deserving of entring heaven. nothing i do can ever pay the debt for everything i have done. only by Christ’s perfect, blameless blood being shed on the cross – in my place – do i even have a chance at hearing the words “well done, good and faithful servant”.
I would say I love you Lord…and I wnat to be in Heaven…not Hell.
I’d say he’s my Lord, Savior, and God. That I believed Jesus was His son and died for our sins. More stuff, but it’s too late to type it all.
i would tell him i dont deserve to be in heaven
because i dont
I wouldn’t want to go to that heaven. Besides… your god wouldn’t let me in, no matter what answer I gave.
i’d tell him “cuz I’m fucking cool as shit and you’d be turning a really fly-ass friend to kick it with if you denied me entrance.” and then I would go ride bikes and go dumpster diving with his wife, Goddess.
I don’t know, Lord. Maybe you shouldn’t.
I’d probably still be getting over the shock that he existed to begin with, though.
Oh sure, put me on the spot.
…well maybe it WAS wrong, but I thought Jesus loved little children too?
you shouldnt, but you knew me on earth and you loved me then somehow
I can only imagine what I’d do or say… The blessed hope isn’t going to heaven, it’s heaven coming to earth… you have to die to go to heaven ya know… if you wait for heaven to come, you won’t have to die, you’ll just be changed, in a moment, in a twinkling of the eye, when the last trumpet sounds… well, you’ll be changed, unless you’re still trying to do it your way…
Bob says, “He’s got plans of His own to set up His throne When He returns. ” I can’t wait until the King, King Jesus, returns… Some sweet day I’ll stand beside my King… I wouldn’t betray His love or any other thing…
What will you do when King Jesus is sitting on the throne?
“Your Son invited me.”, and I accepted, even though I don’t deserve it
Because I feel I deserve it. I have led a good life, I have tried to be good to the people around me, tried to give (some) to charity, and tried to make some difference, however small, in this world. Basically, I think my good acts merit me not going to hell.
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Everyone is saying they’d apologize. Piiiiiiisht. If anything, GOD is the one who should be apologizing for all the shit that’s happened in YOUR life.
In all seriousness…if I found out the Christian god existed I’d walk right up to him, demand an apology for the way my life turned out, and tell him he was no better than a common murderer–deeming who gets into Heaven and who suffers for eternity.
If god is anything like the way the Bible portrays him…he’s ten times worse than any human being alive.
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I’d answer the only thing anyone can answer. “For Christ’s sake.”
Shalom!
Because you let everybody in.
“LET ME IN, YOU BIGJOB, OTHERWISE THERE’S GOING TO BE A RECKONING!!!
CRIVENS!!”
’nuff said….
I am a good person
because Jesus died for my sins.
It makes me so sick when people are mocking towards God.
Because I love God. I have faith in him.
And when somebody mocks what you believe in, it hurts.
God I should not enter Heaven – I have done nothing to atone for what I’ve done. I’m black as pitch, and only by your grace and goodness can I enter.
+ jessica +
I like what IssyMae said; I’m going with that. Because it’s so very true!
“cause i created you! poser!”
Because I said so?
God- i dont deserve your heaven.. but because of your son dying on the cross and shedding His blood as a propitiation for my sins, He had made me anew in your eyes. Thank you God for your gift to me and for sending your son to cover my sins. -
xanga people- i dont see how u can sit here and some of u say u dont want to go to heaven.. why would anyone want to go anywhere but a place of Gods perfection and in His presence after you die? The reality of hell is scary.. a firey pit to burn for all eternity doesnt sound so appealing.. yes God is a loving God, but he also i s a Holy God who bc of His holiness cant allow sinful beings into his presence.. and without the blood of Christ covering those sins… ur doomed to eternal seperation for God.. and thats the worst part.. but yea.. just some thoughts.. john 3:16…. ephesians 2:8-9… romans 2:23… romans 6:23… romans 5:8… God bless.
If I was standing before God I probably wouldn’t be able to talk!
Because I had faith in you, even when I had to deal with a lot of shit. I didn’t turn on you just because life got hard.
I’ve relied on You for everything thus far…all the good things I have done and have become of my life are from You.
‘God, I could’ve sworn you didn’t exist!!’
“Why should I let you into my heaven?”
Because I Love you.
(Probably not a good answer, but its all I can think of right now.)
because i have faith&donate to like every charity
I heard you are a God of Grace…well have I got a story for you.
because of Your grace and Jesus’ death on the cross
I would tell him that he knows all I have done, and that his decision is final.
first thought
because I tried. I forgave others and I tried to look at everyone with equal eyes. I didn’t judge, I left that for you to do. I was happy, and I had a happy life, and I only wish to have a happy afterlife too.
… *kneel down* I alway love you, and I did many good deeds I wish to be with you and everyone to God!
“I brought beer”
“I suppose you shouldn’t. It’s kind of otiose to invite a wanderer into your home when they’re just going to up and leave so soon anyway. But even sometimes a wanderer needs a loving home, and aren’t you supposed to protect us? I’ve atoned for the wrongs I’ve committed and now I wish for shelter from the cold world.”
But mostly it stands as “I suppose you shouldn’t.”
I’m not supposed to be here.
(I don’t believe in heaven or hell
)
Well it’s your choice isn’t it? Look at my life and tell ME weather I diserve to go beyond your gates.
Your son paid the price for my sins and I believed in him all the days of my life. I kept your commandments as best I could and I saw to the needs of others without expecting anything in return. I tried to share my faith in you to anyone who would listen and I asked for your grace for the others who wouldn’t.
Because I’m just overflowing with awesome. :3
I have no idea what’d I’d say.
But He would already know what I would say, so it works out.
i believe in you
I FOLLOWED YOUR SON HERE…
Well you ARE God so you pretty much already know what I’m going to say, so could you just spoil the suprise and tell me now? Besides, you’re pretty much the sweetest hardcore badass ever.
Actually I probably wouldn’t want to be saying that to God.
You shouldn’t let me into heaven. But You are gracious and You sent Your Son who died on the cross for my sins (and I repented of them),because I believed in that I get to go to heaven. Not by my good works. Store up your treasures in heaven.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
We all know that verse, but do we believe it?
“I am a sinner – I don’t deserve to be in your Heaven, in your presence, but I know you have a place for me here because of the sacrifice of your Son, who covers all my sins.” Who can make us whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
“Because of what Jesus did on the cross–I asked Him to be my Savior.” “Now, can I see my brother?”
Your Son died for my sins and I accepted Him into my heart.
Oooo, good one. :] I hope all you people out there know that you can’t get into Heaven by being good! Go read Jogn 14:6 for proof. But I would say,
“Lord, you made me realize than I am worth more than anyone could ever imagine. You helped me when I fell, You made me whole when I was broken, and I know that Your Son died for my sins. I hate those who mock you, say that they are this or that they are that because You and I know that they were eternally gamned to Hell without you. I love You. Thank You for allowing me to come to my senses.”
But then again, I might be too scared to speak and fall on my knees from pure joy and happiness and then let the tears speak for me.
Actually, to be honest…I’m not sure…other than the fact that “You are my God and your Son died on the cross for my sins…for everyone’s”…but I’m not sure if He would let me in or not…I’ve done some pretty horrible things. I don’t think I’m going to Hell…but in order for me to be sure, there are things I have to change about myself.
I woldn’t say anything bacuase he can see into my heart and then he can choose if he wants to let me in or not
i dont belive in heaven
Is this like evangelism explosion or something?
I would tell him to save my friend Bill….
and ‘Hair’ – Lauren,
Diane
I would say, “If you were God the ominscient then you would never need to ask such a question. Therefore you are not God and this, almost certainly, is not Heaven. In the unlikely event that I am now dead rather than delusional (as seems more likely) then this could for all I know be Hell, in which case it would be for you to tell me why I should want to enter your Hell.”
Because I believe
Because I’m super cool.
Because despite all my problems and sins, I tried.
I’d probably say, “Well, you should know why or why not–-youare omnipotent, right?”
You shouldn’t. I don’t deserve it, except that I accepted the grace You freely gave me through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
random comment
Because I’m loved.
I’ve lived my life for You to the best of my ability. But I won’t be standing before Him. I’ll have my face to the ground.
Thank you
I’m not bad enough for the devil. I want to live in paradise/confess my sins/have something to hold on to/have a way after death.
I would not ask for justice. I would ask for the mercy of the Holy Cross. Great question…equally interesting answers.
I would say, “Because Your Son Jesus died for my sins and rose again from the dead.”
erm…
I pass the paper bag rule…
Gee, God, I dunno. What do you think?
“…Why not?”
Well, first of all, I don’t believe that there’s a god or a heaven, but if there were, and I probably wouldn’t even attempt to get into it, lol. If all of those sin things and stuff were true, I have broken every single one of them wwwwwaaaaayyyyyy too many times, lol. I wouldn’t deserve to go to heaven. But that’s ok. I’d hang out in hell with Hitler and Satan, lol.
-KrIsTiN-
Because I am drenched with your son’s blood and have been made spotless.
> I would step up and say,’ I’m not worthy, but I am saved and have done good things….
Thats it, Peace!!
Because I have not betrayed Julia.
I wouldn’t ask… i can’t come up with any good reasons
that is a hard one, i seriously dont know
Because I am a child of GOD, and I’m more proud about that than ANYTHING IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love You God!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I excepted you into my life!!!!!! This is awsome!!!!!!! It’s only by YOUR grace and by your Son (Jesus) dying for all of the world that you would let me into your Heaven. And if anybody wants to know how to get to know this GLORIOUS most wonderful person, and friend, just ask!!!!!!!!!! He is the coolest.
because for all the wrong I’ve done ur meant to forgive me and I have forgivein my self so you should let me in !!! oh and I’m an angel in didise!!!! hahaha
I would say “well, look at me, Father, what do you see?
Cowboy
Because I have love, and compassion, and faith. I’ve never been perfect, but I do my best. I help people do their best.
“Shit…..you DO exist….”
“Have you legalized marijuana, here?”
I didn’t kill anyone, I faked some smiles for the children who stared at me and made me uncomfortable, and I didn’t drive a Hummer.
because i don’t deserve to go to hell
haha
“i don’t know, why should you?”
the classic answer a question…with yet another question
You will be done. Who am I to demand.