This morning I woke, with this beautiful mountain view. And do you know what? What I really want is to be near my home, and see my mountains and hug the necks of my people. Because, in case you didn’t hear – a young man used bullets to tear apart homes and hearts – and tried to destroy our hope and our courage.
Here I sit staring at these mountains, in disbelief, and I realize – what I really need, is the God who made these, and the mountains just a few miles from my home; He is the God who promises refuge in trouble, strength in trials, peace in the struggle. He is mighty to save.
So, I’ve been reading Psalm 61 this morning, with a heart that desperately wants to believe and rest…
1Hear my cry, O God;
Attend to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;
You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
6 You will prolong the king’s life,
His years as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God forever.
Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!
8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever,
That I may daily perform my vows.
I’ve been thinking… Maybe its more accurate to say, I’m not just longing for Chattanooga, my home. This tragedy brings a deeper longing in my heart for eternal things, for Heaven where we will be with Him forever.
Oh to be Home.
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Hi Mel We miss you too. All seems OK tho’. Good writing.
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Amen Melody! You said it well. My heart was so sad to hear of the carnage in Chattanooga yesterday. I certainly share your thoughts of longing to be “home”.