We have those moments—those times of great joy. Maybe it's table time with one of your best people. Maybe it's that runner's high. Maybe it's a quiet moment on the porch rocking chair when the gentle breeze reminds you that all is so very well.
Far different than what I just shared, we have other moments, too. There is arthritis, anxiety, and the ache of a broken heart that just won't heal. Sometimes loss after loss after loss can make us snap.
I have an aunt in heaven who is an angel (or at least she is like an angel to me). This soul of light died when I was in my twenties. It's been a long time since I've told her this, but with a theological understanding Paul brings in our upcoming scripture lesson, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, I have said to her what Paul would admit is true: those in heaven may forget that at times it's hard to be human.
Maybe you'll have time to think on this as you sit on a rocking chair, long for time with some of your best people (who may be angels), or experience a ping or pang that makes the moment a challenge.
Trust that our text Sunday will be all the better if you think of heart hurts and how in short time or over a long period of time you experience healing.