I'm missing my family tonight. I'm thankful that we have my in-laws within driving distance, but my mother, father, sister and brother all live thousands of miles away in other states, so having access to them is pretty rare. Obviously, there are phone calls, FaceTime, iChat and Skype to help keep us "virtually" connected, but there's nothing quite like being there (or here).
Perhaps it's the Holidays coming to an end, and the new year beginning that's making me feel this way. I spoke to my mother a few days ago, as well as my father, sister and brother. In fact my brother and I spoke on the phone for quite some time this evening, but all that did was cause me to "ache" to spend time with him.
I suppose that's what it's supposed to feel like, when the people you love aren't physically present with you. You yearn for them. You love every phone call, letter or visit. Time is precious.
Maybe that's what the Lord feels toward us, on a global scale. He loves us, and He's eager for a relationship with each one of us. If God were to sleep, I'm sure that He would dream about us! We're always on His mind- He misses us, too.
Isaiah 30:18 (New International Version)
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you;
therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.
For the LORD is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him!
Perhaps before you drift off to sleep tonight, you can say a prayer and catch up with our Father in Heaven.
Good Night
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