"Can I Look For You?"

I Don’t Want to Just Know You in Time — I Want to Know You in Eternity

There are moments in life when time feels fragile — when we realize that our days here are numbered and every connection truly matters.

As I reflect on my journey, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the beautiful people God has allowed me to cross paths with — family, friends, and even those whose presence was brief but meaningful.

But here’s what’s been pressing on my heart lately…

I don’t want to just know you in time.
I want to know you in eternity.

When my father passed away, my daughter was only seven years old. They were incredibly close. From the time she was just four months old until she started preschool, my dad was her babysitter, playmate, and gentle protector.

Even after school started, he was still there — every afternoon, waiting with open arms. Their bond was unbreakable.

So when it came time to tell her that her grandfather had gone home to be with the Lord, I will never forget her reaction.

She gasped, eyes wide with disbelief, and whispered through tears:
“But I loved him so much.”

My heart shattered. I felt her pain — that awful feeling that death had stolen something permanent. But right then, the Holy Spirit gave me words of hope.

I said gently, “There’s a way you can see him again.”

Her eyes lifted, wet with tears, searching for something — anything — to hold onto.
“How?” she asked quietly.

And that’s when I shared God’s beautiful plan of salvation.

I told her about Jesus — the One who conquered death so that we could live again. I explained that her grandfather had accepted Jesus years ago, and that decision meant she could one day be reunited with him.

We prayed together — the Sinner’s Prayer — and right there, in the middle of her grief, I saw something change.

A tiny flicker of peace broke through the sadness. Hope had found its way in.

And that’s the same hope I want for you.

Every person I’ve ever loved, laughed with, prayed with, or crossed paths with — I want to know that our connection won’t end when time does.

💛 Our friendship can transcend time.
💛 Our love can continue.
💛 Our story can go on — forever.

If you’re reading this and you’ve never accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, or maybe you’re not sure if you have, please — don’t let this moment pass.

This isn’t about religion.
It’s about Relationship.
It’s about Eternity.

The Bible says:

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
— Romans 10:9–10 (NIV)

The Sinner’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness.
I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead.
I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life.
I trust You and follow You as my Lord and Savior.
Thank You for saving me and giving me eternal life.
In Your name, Jesus, I pray. Amen.

If you prayed that prayer sincerely — welcome to my Father’s Eternal Family.

I am so thankful… not just that I know you now,
but that I’ll know you forever.

Because the love and friendships we build in Christ are never lost —
they’re only waiting to be continued in eternity.

I can’t help but think of my grandfather, the late Reverend Harrison D. Dupree.

He was a powerful, Spirit-filled preacher whose sermons could move a heart to tears and stir a soul to action. I can still hear him now — his voice filled with conviction and joy — as he closed each fiery, passionate message with a question that echoed through the sanctuary:

“CAN I LOOK FOR YOU?!”

It wasn’t just a question.
It was an invitation — one filled with eternal hope.

My grandfather wanted to know: Will I see you in eternity?

As he asked, many hands would rise in assurance, while others stayed still, uncertain. With compassion and urgency, he would look across the congregation and say:

“The doors of the church are open. You still have time.”

Those words weren’t just for that moment — they were for this one, too.

So today, I lovingly echo my grandfather’s call…
Can I look for you?
And more importantly —
Will I see you?

Let me know in the comments below — because I want to know that our connection will not only last through time… but into eternity.