Longing for Home
This past week, I’ve been thinking of loved ones who have gone to Heaven ahead of me. Oh how I miss them but I know in reality they wouldn’t trade me places for the world. More than wishing them back, I look forward to the day that I will join them in that glorious land of no more pain, sorrow, or separation. I bet this is what Dottie Rambo was feeling when she wrote, “I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before.” Or what about the writer who wrote, “Lord, I’m Ready Now to Go”? Do you ever feel that way?
If you don’t feel ready, I implore you to get there because one day you will go to your eternal home–ready or not. You want to know that your Home will be one of peace and joy instead of eternal torment.
The flip side of missing those who have gone on is appreciating those who are still here. So many times we wait until a person’s gone to tell others what a blessing the person was to us. Tell those who are living today how much you love them and appreciate them. Don’t let them go through life wondering if you cared.
I can’t wait to see Jesus. I feel like a little girl who’s trying on different dresses, longing to look my best because I want to please my Daddy. My Daddy, however, looks on the heart so I ask Him to show me what I need to change to look my best when I enter His presence. I’m sure that my heart will be pounding as I wait in anticipation of hearing His words, “Well done, my good and faithful Daughter. Enter into the joy of the Lord.” I may find myself too awestruck to move but I’d love to throw my arms around Him and thank Him for everything He has done for me. He is my reason for living. He is the song that I sing. Without Him, I am nothing but, with Him, I’m the daughter of a King.
Lord, I’m ready to go any time You’re ready to receive me.
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