Moonlight Dreams

How much would you pay to go to the moon?

If someone asked me how much I’d pay to go to the moon, my first thought wouldn’t be about money, it’d be about meaning. What’s the purpose of going to the moon? Why would I need to leave Earth when I still have so much to explore right here? I get it, the view must be incredible, the silence otherworldly, the experience once-in-a-lifetime. But I can’t help wondering, would it change me, or just give me something to post about?

There’s a difference between chasing wonder and escaping reality. I’ve spent years learning that adventure doesn’t always mean a boarding pass; sometimes it means seeing the same sky with new eyes. “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” (Mark 8:36). If I had to choose between spending billions to walk on the moon or investing in something that brings light to others, I know where my heart would land.

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” I think of that when I hear about billionaires launching themselves into orbit. Meanwhile, here on Earth, there are people who feel like they’re living on a different planet already, disconnected, unseen, unheard. Maybe what we really need isn’t another expedition to the moon, but a mission to rediscover our humanity.

Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” I can see that glory from my balcony, at the beach, or even in the reflection of a puddle after the rain. I don’t need to touch the moon to know the Creator who made it. I can stand in awe from right where I am.

C.S. Lewis once wrote, “Aim at Heaven and you will get Earth thrown in. Aim at Earth and you get neither.” Maybe that’s the real question behind the moon trip, what are we aiming for? Is it wonder or status? Transformation or validation? Because if it’s awe we’re after, the same God who hung the moon also crafted the heartbeat inside us.

Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us, “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.” A lunar ticket might buy a view, but it can’t buy contentment. I’ve learned that gratitude costs nothing and takes me further than any rocket ever could.

🌕 Soul Insights

1. Wonder doesn’t require a launchpad.

The same curiosity that looks up at the moon can look inward toward the soul. You don’t have to leave Earth to feel infinite. Sometimes a single moment of gratitude can open the same awe that astronauts describe from space.

2. Purpose anchors perspective.

If a dream doesn’t align with who you’re becoming, even the grandest adventure can feel hollow. Purpose transforms experiences into impact. Without it, even the moon can feel empty.

3. We are already cosmic.

The same elements that make up the stars are within us. Science calls it stardust; faith calls it divine breath. Either way, it means we don’t need to “go higher” to find significance—it’s already embedded in our design.

4. Extravagance without meaning drains the soul.

You can have the world—or the moon—and still feel lost. True wealth is found in how much light you bring into dark places, not how far you travel to find it.

5. Heaven is not a destination but a presence.

We often think of Heaven as up there, beyond reach. But Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is within. That means sacred wonder is closer than we think, available right now, in the very air we breathe.

Final Thoughts

I don’t need a moon ticket to experience transcendence. I can find it in the laughter of friends, in the crash of ocean waves, or in the soft whisper of prayer. The real space I want to explore is the one between fear and faith, between longing and love. If God wanted me to walk on the moon, He’d send me there, but for now, I’m content to let its light remind me that I’m exactly where I need to be.

So, how much would I pay to go to the moon? Honestly, not a dime. I’m too busy finding Heaven here on Earth.

Your Turn

Take a moment tonight to look at the moon, not as a destination, but as a reminder of divine artistry. Ask yourself: What am I chasing that’s already within reach? And what if the miracle isn’t out there, but right here, waiting for you to notice?

Before You Go…

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Thank you for reading! 🤗

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