A Case for Heaven
Our world is filled with contrasting experiences and outcomes. It has become painfully apparent to me that life is not fair, or at the very least fairness is not distributed equally. A lady in my neighborhood called “Helen” had a son with Down Syndrome nearly 30 years ago. Her life, her love, and her struggles highlight the disparity between her life and those who live lives of wealth, affluence, and sometimes debauchery.
In my world, Helen’s unwavering dedication, selflessness, and love for her child, exemplify the strength and resilience that make me question the fairness of life. I’ve thought deeply about the stark contrast between her life and the lives of the privileged, leading me to ponder the necessity of a place like heaven, where justice, equity, and equality can find their ultimate realization.
Helen’s life took an unexpected turn when she gave birth to a child with Down Syndrome. Shortly after the child’s birth, her husband abandoned her and the baby. Despite the adversities and challenges she faced, she chose to dedicate her life to unwaveringly loving and caring for her child.
Her unwavering love and commitment are testaments to the strength of the human spirit, as she faced and overcame almost insurmountable challenges and great sacrifices with resilience and grace. To me, Helen’s story stands in stark contrast to those who prioritize wealth, beauty, and indulgence, and raises questions in my heart about the fairness of this life.
In society, I see so many individuals who are born into a world of entitlement, wealth, and affluence, seemingly having everything at their disposal. They jet around the world in private jets surrounded by luxury, beauty, and money. Their lives are often characterized by material abundance, luxury, and a sense of entitlement.
And initially, they seem enviable, but upon deeper scrutiny, it seems many of them lack the depth, fulfillment, and dedication to others so vividly characterized by Helen’s life. And I realize that the pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence can lead to an emptiness of the soul, as material possessions and superficial experiences fail to provide lasting happiness or purpose. There is always more for them to buy, control or possess.
The question of fairness arises when I contemplate the disparities between Helen’s life and those who live lives of luxury and entitlement. If life were solely confined to our earthly existence, where only external circumstances dictate one’s experiences and outcomes, the scales of fairness would tip overwhelmingly toward the wealthy and privileged.
However, this realization leads me to consider the existence of a place beyond this life to a realm where fairness and equity prevail. Heaven offers us all, I think, solace and hope by promising us a place where the scales of fairness are finally balanced and individual worth is recognized and assured.
Heaven, to me, represents a place where the pleasures, sorrows, inequities, and injustices of this world resolve. The idea of heaven helps me to believe that our actions and choices in this life are not in vain and that a higher power acknowledges and rewards our efforts, even when the world may not.
Helens’s great selflessness and dedication serve as a testament to the existence and importance of such a place.
Heaven provides me reassurance that the struggles and sacrifices we endure in this life will be accounted for and balanced in the grand scheme of the universe.
Helen’s life, shaped by her dedication to her child with Down Syndrome, and all the sacrifices she has made, contrasts starkly with those who were blessed with lives of wealth and indulgence. Her selflessness and unwavering commitment make me question the fairness of life and to conclude there must be a heaven.
As I contemplated the existence of heaven, I found peace and solace in the idea that true justice and equity will be attained beyond the confines of our earthly existence. In a world where life’s circumstances are often arbitrary and unequal, heaven offers us all hope and consolation. This stands as a testament to the longing for fairness that lives within us all.
If life is to have any meaning at all, there must be a place where equity, equality, and justice prevail. Thus I make my case for heaven.
This is beautiful, thank you!
You couldn’t be more “right on”! Amen, Brother. I’m convinced there is a “heaven”. The thousands of NDE prove that there is a place beyond this sad world.
thank you for this thoughtful piece. we need to have faith that there is a “heaven” -a place where justice, equity and equality prevail. a lot of us are struggling here but will get our just reward in the next life.!
Wonderfully said, and though I’ve thought about this often, you’ve put it all together far better than I ever could. Thank you from a 93 year old!
Well said…a great justification with logic for something we normally just accept on faith and you apply logic and reason arguing definitively to an unproven conclusion.
What an incredible story. I have tears in my eyes. If more people “truly” believed in a Supreme Being and Heaven (not just say they do when their behavior says otherwise), I think there would be few killings, thefts, liars, and hurtful, selfish people in the US (and in the world). What a contrast in your story–a mother who sacrificed her life to raise her son and a father who abandoned his “imperfect” son and ran. Who’s really the more “imperfect” one? If he went on to have future kids with another woman, I’m sure he learned that there is no such thing as a “perfect” human being.
What a story of such love. I for one believe in Heaven. And I believe in God when I prayed to him after my cancer diagnoses and put it all in his hands. I did not worry then and it turned out that it was in a early stage and my doctor could remove it all.
Amen to all of your thoughts.
TC, Thank you for sharing Helen and her son with all of us fans of yours as well as your excellent views of Heaven. I find that people who struggle with life’s challenges are much more capable of helping others in their time of need; this brings a certain amount of Heaven to earth. As a Christian, I treasure believing Heaven will offer many rewards to Helen and others (including us). Hugs of Appreciation, (Chase)
Such a beautiful essay for us all! Thank you!
Thank you, It is true about heaven, I have had a personal experience in the 60’s that made me sure , there is a heaven !
Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing this essay. Helen is a role model designed by God Himself. When we believe that “God IS Love” we also know that love continues in our hearts and in our souls. Love comes from Him – directly. The world has little use for it. Shows of love don’t last very long as there is no depth in it. Any “true love” is a gift from God – I always feel like I have to repeat it for that statement to become truth in our hearts. We see it in action – like Helen’s life. Yes, there is a Heaven. Many believe it and many don’t. When God’s Word says that “every knee will bow before Him,” He means everyone – also – all those who don’t believe. Imagine what they will feel when the time comes – and come it will… He sent Jesus to open the way and to show us the way. People like Helen hear where others don’t. We all need to hear and to read the Word so that we know what love is all about. Love (from God) is very different from love (of the world). There is no comparison. Helen has opened her gift and Helen will have “everlasting joy” when her time to leave this world comes. She will be well rewarded in the next life – but – she is well rewarded in this life too by using God’s gift. This shows clearly in her love for her child. Her child will also receive much love through her and that child will pass on love to others who need to “see” it. True love is continuous as God has designed it to be. And God has truly blessed you for writing this essay. Thank You!!!
Thank you for your essay reminding us what life is really like and should be about giving ourselves to benefit others.
Heaven is my Home!!!! When life on this earth has ended. All God asks of us is to believe in Jesus Christ, that He is our Savior and We will be there in Heaven with Him….God’s Blessings To All.
Yes! Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. It can’t get any clearer than that. This life isn’t fair but Jesus has overcome it. Hallelujah!
This essay put into words the love and stability we all feel in “Gods Word” in this chaotic turmoil we are witnessing today. Thank you for the bright spot.
I thank you so much for this essay. I believe in heaven and this essay explains it so beautifully.