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| No place like home |
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
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.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy. God's embrace is greater than our problems.
DeletePhillip 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
DeleteI am so glad this world is not my home. While there is beauty and love here, Heaven will be so much better!
ReplyDeleteSo true. I look forward to heaven, more each day.
DeleteTC 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks, 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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