There is a longing deep inside for more–a homesick heart. Often I do not know what it is I am hungry for, but nevertheless, it is there. We sense there is more in this life–we see a sunset, hear beautiful music that makes our throat feel thick, read a story that touches places in our hearts and brings tears we didn’t know were there.
Here, I give you my wonderful Sarah’s thoughts, my sweet daughter who is in Oxford. She is such a better writer than I and I adore her. We skype almost every other day and I am so blessed to benefit from her soul. I hope this will encourage you today!
Wow! Sarah truly is an amazing writer! She obviously has taken some of her mother’s gifting’s to be her own.
Your post made me think of this Scripture:
“For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” Romans 8:22-25
What we are all waiting for, looking for, longing for, is our adoption, the redemption of our bodies. It is then that we will truly feel like we belong.
Thank you again for your stimulating and encouraging posts; you are a beacon of light to so many moms throughout the world!
Earlier this month, I read Jean Fleming’s The Homesick Heart and have been thinking on it for days. This is exactly what she talks about. Thanks for sharing Sarah’s post.
Thanks for all the lovely writing you share!
Did you ever pick winners for the book giveaway? Do you announce them on the blog or just reach each winner individually?