Read Matthew 6:19-24

Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." -John 14:2 (NIV)

WHILE in the process of preparing my family for an overseas move, I was reviewing a renewal notice for a popular weekly newsmagazine that specializes in articles about the country we were living in. I asked my husband, "Do you want to renew this?" But before he could answer, I realized that we didn't need to renew because that country wouldn't be our permanent home, and we wouldn't want all the information anymore.

My next thought startled me. This earth is not my permanent home, either! My permanent home is in heaven with God. It struck me that I should be reading and studying about my permanent home in heaven as much as I do about my temporary home, this earth.

We are called to be "in the world" but "not of the world," (John 17:11, 14, KJV) to be responsible citizens of this earth and by doing so we will store up treasures in heaven. The challenge and joy of our lifelong journey is in finding balance between the two.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, while we tend to the daily business of life on this earth, give us the desire to read, study, learn, and prepare for our permanent home with you. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Thought For The Day:
God abides with us in our earthly home while preparing us for our
eternal home.

Prayer focus:
Families who are moving

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