Tuesday, April 9, 2013

A Journey Home

No place like home
“Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You'll find what you need to furnish it - memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you wherever you journey.” ~Tad Williams, American author

Though I’ve lived in many places throughout the Carolinas, when I think of going “back home,” it’s to Florida, where much of my family and childhood friends live. I’m equally happy to say I’m “back home” when I return from an emotionally draining trip to Florida as I did this week.

No matter where life takes you, home always beckons your return. Home represents memories of happy times and shared heartaches etched in your soul but always with hope that tomorrow will bring joy in the warm, familiar setting with loved ones.

But, as much as we love to bask in the comfort of home, Jesus admonishes us not to get too comfortable in our earthly setting. He certainly didn’t.

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” Luke 9:58

Whenever I’m faced with challenges that seem humanly insurmountable, I remind myself this is my temporary home. While I have a place to lay my head here, my eternal home will have far greater benefits and no problems!

As a Christian, there’s no better promise to cling to than a home in heaven with our Savior!


What challenges have you faced this week? Would you like me to pray for you? If so, please leave a comment or e-mail me confidential requests. I’d love to hear from you. Meanwhile, would you take a moment to lift up those on our prayer list above? Several folks are battling cancer, depression, and broken family situations. Also, please continue to pray for Sgt. Jesse McCart and his family as he continues rehab.

God bless,
Laura

©Laura Hodges Poole

8 comments:

  1. Home has always been my haven, my "go to" place from life's storms. I'm so thankful God is more though...He's always waiting with open arms to welcome me in His embrace when I'm weary and worn. I'm glad you had some time at home with family.

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    1. Thanks, Cindy. God's embrace is greater than our problems.

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  2. Phillip Phillip's cried when he sang this song after he won IDOL. I can't hear that song without thinking about it. For me, home is where I am most comfortable. I had two best friends in my teen years and spent many days with their families. I can go to those homes 30 years later and still feel completely comfortable. I don't feel like a visitor even if those friends are not there.

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    1. I watched him perform and always think of that moment, too. I agree that home is where you're most comfortable, and sometimes that's with good friends!

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  3. I am so glad this world is not my home. While there is beauty and love here, Heaven will be so much better!

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    1. So true. I look forward to heaven, more each day.

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  4. TC I agree with you. Laura hope all is well and please know you are in my prayers. Please add Bonnie Williams (Collison) to the prayer list. I happen to see her photo on the front page of the paper. She has breast cancer.

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    1. Thanks, Betty. Things are better this week. I didn't know about Bonnie. I looked up the Gainesville Sun website and saw the photo. I'll add her to the prayer list.

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