The home

What do you consider to be your home? Being with loved ones? Vacationing in your favorite spot? The place you grew up? The place that you have raised your children and have your own family? Being at 'home' is one of the most comforting things in this life. That place where you can completely relax and let every worry of the day pass away. The place that you long for when you are away from it.

What about our true home? How often do you think about that? Your eternal home in heaven. The place of no crying, shame, or war. The place of forever happiness, freedom from sin, and peace for all of eternity. What if we reminded ourselves of our true home more? Would your attitude change throughout the day? Try it. If you are down about life on earth, think of the place that brings everlasting joy. Let it be your motivation - a life forever with our Heavenly Father. Think of things above. Nothing on this earth matters. Why do we worry so much about the little things? About what someone says or does - what 'unlucky' things happen to us. What does it matter? It seems so important right now and that it will affect us for a long time - but will it really? How many people (including yourself) will remember the situation in 1 year, 6 months, or even a week? Do you think that our King wants us to worry about the petty things in this life?

Give all your worries to Him. Enjoy today - live for today. Who knows if tomorrow will be here. Find joy in thinking of what Heaven will be like. Try to think about it more than usual. I know I will. It's very inspiring and encouraging to think of something so pure and beautiful. To know, by faith, that my Father takes care of my every need and worry. To know that He has a place save just for me and you that is unimaginable and unexplainable.

Think about what a beautiful life this one is - and try to compare it to the one after this. Impossible to compare? I think, yes. Thankfully, yes. Joyfully, yes. We have no idea how wonderful it will be! Another marvelous mystery that we have to look forward to - all because of our Savior.