I don’t know about you, but
sometimes I truly LONG to go home. I’m
not talking about my earthly home, I’m talking about heaven. For those of you who are Christ-followers, I
think you knows what I mean. I have
days that are filled with joy…I have days that feel like I’m in a battle. On this day, every year, my heart reflects
more on this longing of going home.
December 6, 1997 - 15 years ago today,
my youngest brother Chris was called home by the Lord. He was 27 years old and
died suddenly in a car accident. My life - my families lives - everyone that
knew and loved Chris - have never been the same. I miss my brother immensely. I
think of him every day...I still dream of him, although not as often.
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| Having fun together many years ago! |
I
am grateful that my memories of him bring more smiles now than tears. I am
thankful that healing has occurred in my heart, even though there are still
times my grief is overwhelming. But, I am forever grateful that I have HOPE.
I
have hope that I will see him again because of our relationship with Jesus. I
have hope that one day I too will be called home and enter into a place where
there are no more tears, no more sadness. In Heaven, I will walk on streets of
gold, see my Heavenly Father face to face and be reunited with Chris. I do LONG
for that day.
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| My fabulous sibs: Rich, Jeanne & Chris |
As
I reflect on this anniversary...I remember the words of the song Homesick
by MercyMe. They still ring true and are the heartbeat of my heart. I am
including them below...as you read them, my prayer is that you have the same
confidence that I have, that you have the same hope that I have. My hope is in
Jesus!
Homesick by Mercy Me
You're in a better place, I've heard
a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've
rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the
reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with
you
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm
out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to
make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than
now
Help me Lord cause I don't
understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever
know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt
would be the same
'Cause I'm still here so far away
from home
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm
out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to
make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than
now
In Christ, there are no goodbyes
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all
that I have
To see you again
To see you again
And I close my eyes and I see your
face
If home's where my heart is then I'm
out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to
make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make
it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make
it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
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