i can only imagine

the tesseract (also known as the hyper-cube) is a four-dimensional object, whose sides are made up of cubes. nobody has really seen an actual tesseract (because we live only in a 3-dimensional world).. but mathematicians have long been able to discuss its properties, as well as those of other higher-dimensional objects (er.. is this getting too geeky? hehe..)

if nobody has ever seen or touched a tesseract, how can mathematicians be so sure that it exists? and why is it that they can be so sure of its properties and characteristics if they cannot even observe it through their senses?

one word: imagination

yes, contrary to popular belief, mathematicians are very creative. in fact, scientists have shown that there is a strong correlation between the artistic (specifically musical) and mathematical abilities of people. that is, if you are a mathematician, chances are you are also good in language/communication, music or art :)

math people are able to accurately describe (seemingly) “nonexistent” objects simply by using their imagination. and not only that, they can also “create” weird objects (and dream up the most out-of-this-world situations) by the same means. even the concept of infinity is nothing new to them.

but no matter how creative or imaginative we may be, there will always be a limit to what our brains can grasp and envision. because our finite minds are not designed to fully comprehend the infinite. at least, not in this earthly dwelling place.. :)

my years in the community have not enabled me to know all there is to know about him. i confess i don’t fully understand the concept of the trinity. nor do i fully grasp the immensity of his unconditional love for me. the most i could do is to imagine.. and to keep holding on to the hope that one day, i will see the fulness of his glory..

i can only imagine when that day comes,
and i find myself standing in the sun
i can only imagine when all i will do is forever, forever worship you
i can only imagine

surrounded by your glory, what will my heart feel
will i dance for you, jesus, or in awe of you, be still
will i stand in your presence or to my knees will i fall
will i sing "hallelujah", will i be able to speak at all
i can only imagine.. i can only imagine..

for now, i can only imagine. but i don’t mind. because i know that being with him.. meeting him face to face would definitely be worth the wait :)

hanggang

ilang ulit mo nang itinatanong sa akin / kung hanggang saan / hanggang saan, hanggang kailan / hanggang kailan magtatagal / ang aking pagmamahal..

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parang ang gandang pakinggan.. nakakakilig marinig ang mga katagang ito :) nakaka-in-love, ika nga, hehe. ang sarap siguro ng pakiramdam kung may kakanta sa iyo nito, di ba? naalala ko tuloy ‘yung kwento ni bro obet at kung paano niyang hinarana ang misis niya, hehe.. :)

tayong mga pilipino ay likas na romantiko. at di lamang romantiko. tayo ay mga taong mahilig sa musika at awit. likas sa atin ang magpahayag ng pagmamahal sa pamamagitan ng pagkanta. madaling maantig ang ating mga damdamin tuwing nakakarinig tayo ng mga awitin tungkol sa pag-ibig. ilan sa atin ang napapa-hayyyy tuwing inaawitan tayo ng ating mga minamahal? (hehe.. aminin! :p)

bihira nating naiisip ito, pero ang panginoon din ay mayroong mga awit ng pag-ibig para sa atin. hindi lamang sa bibliya matatagpuan ang kanyang pahayag ng pagmamahal, kundi sa mga tao at bagay na nakapaligid sa atin sa pang-araw-araw nating pamumuhay.

hanggang may himig pa akong naririnig / dito sa ating daigdig / hanggang may musika akong tinataglay / kita'y iniibig / giliw huwag mo sanang isiping / ikaw ay aking lilisanin / di ko magagawang lumayo sa 'yong piling / at nais kong malaman mo / kung gaano kita kamahal

naisip niyo na ba na maaaring inaawitan tayo ng ating panginoon habang pinakikinggan ang kantang ito?

hanggang saan nga ba ang abot ng pag-ibig niya para sa atin? at hanggang kailan niya tayo maaaring mahalin?

“sapagkat natitiyak kong ang kamatayan, ang buhay, ang mga anghel, ang mga pamunuan, ang mga bagay sa kasalukuyan, ang mga bagay na darating, ang mga kapangyarihan, ang kataasan, ang kalaliman, o ang alinmang nilalang ay hindi makapaghihiwalay sa atin sa pag-ibig ng diyos..” rom 8:38-39

ang pag-ibig niya sa atin ay hanggang sa walang hanggan :) hindi ba nakakakilig itong isipin? :)