Paradise

I have lived in several places in my life - Tennessee, Indiana, and Germany while visited others - Japan, Caribbean, Austria, Mexico, France, Alaska, California, Florida, New York, Massachusetts and Washington - among many others.

What I have concluded is that there is no paradise on earth. In Florida you have beautiful weather and hurricanes. In California you have beautiful weather and mud-slides, fires and traffic. In Massachusetts you have history and mild summers, but horrific winters. You see, no matter where you go, it is not perfect. Because we live in a fallen world, paradise is reserved for eternity.
I long for paradise - not too hot, not too cold, no mosquitoes, a slight breeze and God. Okay, forget the other things and let me have God. That is where true paradise lies. I want to hear the words, "today, you will be with me in paradise."

Sid