Our Home

My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?   And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am...John 14:2-3.

I recently shared that my daughter and her family had moved back home and we couldn't be more thrilled to have them close by again!

This was a huge move for this young family!  Moving can be overwhelming, but moving with three small children…with the youngest one only being a few months old is no small undertaking!

My daughter told me that when she pulled in the driveway of their new home, their oldest son exclaimed..."Mommy, I love it!  Our new home is so beautiful"!!  He was so excited to see their new home and his genuine enthusiasm was a blessing to his Mama's heart!

When I saw him the next day, he proceeded to tell me all about his new home.  He wanted to tell me all about his new bedroom...the playroom in the basement…and all about his backyard, which included a swing set and a tree to climb!  Needless to say, he was excited to share what he had found as he had explored their new home!

And of course, as he was sharing…his younger brother who just turned two years old would repeat everything he was saying, letting me know that he approved of his new home as well!

We were all praying for a smooth transition and for each of them to feel settled quickly!  And as they continue to paint and make this new place their own; we were thrilled that the boys were calling this new house "home" so quickly!

And though I rejoice with them as they settle in, I am reminded that our homes on earth are temporary…our eternal home will be in heaven.

God's word tells us. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?   And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am...John 14:2-3.

Just as we take time to prepare our own homes…painting, decorating…making it a warm and inviting environment to every family member, friend and guest that walks through its doors...our Heavenly Father is doing the same. 

HE is preparing a home for us in heaven.  I can only imagine how welcomed and loved we will feel when we enter the doors of our heavenly home!

And though I can only imagine…I'm sure if I am able...I will share my oldest grandson's enthusiasm when I see my heavenly home for the first time...possibly even exclaiming..."I love it…my new home is so beautiful"!!

Until that day arrives, I pray each of us will continue to enjoy decorating our homes…preparing it in such a manner that as each guest enters the doors of our home…they will senses Christ' presence and feel His love! 

Dear Heavenly Father…thank you for warm homes!  May our homes always be filled with your love and grace and be a safe haven to all who walk through our doors!  And Lord, until you call us to our heavenly home, please help us to prepare our homes in such a manner that is pleasing in your sight!  Fill our homes with joy, laughter and love, and most of all, with your presence.