What do I think of when I hear the word “home”? My mind goes straight to the house I grew up in. To anywhere my family lives at the time. A place that feels safe and provides comfort towards me.
Home. It’s a place that I find myself thinking about a lot as I have never been away for so long. I find myself wondering what it would be like if I was there. What it would be like to be with my family at this exact moment, and what it will be like when I get to go home. Isn’t that where everyone’s mind goes to when they hear the word “home”? At least on the Race it probably is.
I feel like while this can be a place to consider home, it’s so much more than that. Home shouldn’t be a specific place. It should be wherever God may lead you. It should be God himself. As much as I miss my house and my family I can’t just find comfort in those things. I need to also look to God and find comfort in him. In knowing that he will always be my comfort and he will keep me safe.
2 Corinthians 5:1
“ For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”
My home is ultimately in heaven. Wherever God is and wherever God takes me. Soon enough I will be back with my family. It’s so easy to get lost in the thoughts of the future. What am I doing tomorrow, what will it be like to be home, and what in the world am I supposed to do after the Race? I can’t tell you how many times I have thought about that so far. I want to stop myself from finishing that thought every time. God led me where I am right now so why am I worrying about the future? Why am I trying to rush him and the plans he already has set for me? Once again, God is my comfort and is my home, so there is no reason to worry. All I want to think about is today and all the amazing things he will do through me and the people I’m serving with.
Gracie you are wise above your age, God has been preparing you for this moment your whole life ,he knows the plan even if you don’t, continue to trust him. Continued prayers for you.
So exciting to see God moving in you! Praying for you as you take off towards the next step!??
Praying for you as you continue your next step.
Gracie – you are such an amazing young lady! I love your servant’s heart and spirit. You will do amazing things for His glory. We will be praying for you and your team! God bless you! ????
If you are wondering about the question marks – me too! ?? Fat fingers – they were supposed to be exclamation marks – no question to God blessing you!
Dearest Gracie,
Great insights for all of us! You have already grown so much, each week you are there. That was the perfect verse to reference.
Great questions for all of us to think about: God led me to where I am now, so why am I worrying about the future? Why am I trying to rush him and the plans He has already set for me? God is my comfort and home so there is no reason to worry….
But we are all human so we seem to ask these questions..when all we need to do is rest in Him, however it’s easier said than done.
Thanks for sharing your heart with us. I look forward to reading more of these. I will miss your texts and will be praying continuously for you and your team.
Love you forever and always little one,
Inga M
Wise beyond your years! Trust in the Lord Gracie you are serving and following him well.
This is good, Gracie. I truly like how you describe what home is: “Home shouldn’t be a specific place. It should be wherever God may lead you. It should be God himself.” Very rich, and so true!
God has got you! He leads you today and will lead you tomorrow. You just keep being your awesome self, keep being a role model for us, keep being a light for others, and trust in Him. YOU are such a JOY to others.
God knows your future but he has put a plan and purpose before you now. He will reveal all on his timeline. One day, one step at a time Gracie. You are such an inspiration to many.
Great words! Prayers this finds you well and in good spirits. Thank you for following God’s calling on your life!