I first wrote this journal entry a little over a year ago when I was heading home for Christmas break. I remember the excitement of being able to go home since the last break and longing for the feeling of being in familiarity and being truly known by those around me. The Lord has been continuing to teach me the concept of Home in regards to a relationship with him. He has been teaching me that he is my home. No matter where the Lord calls me I will always be home. He is my refuge, safe place, comfort, familiarity, and peace. No matter what change or transition is taking place in my life I can run to him and sit in his presence to feel grounded again. He has been showing me that he should be my home rather than putting my security in wavering things like grades, acceptance, friends, and even expectations. Jesus is the only thing that can truly satisfy, he is all I need.
He is always calling us home into a deeper relationship with him. He gives us a place to rest and gives us purpose. All we must do is trust and allow him to be our home. We never have to feel out of place no matter where we are moving, or starting a new job. If Christ is where we have found our home and identity we will not be shaken. He will empower us to do what he has called us to and lead us every step of the way. Trust in his faithfulness and the more time we spend in our Home the more we will feel at peace in all other aspects of our lives. "The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 We never have to be afraid of new transitions, jobs, or wherever the Lord is calling us to because he goes before us and will never leave us. So no matter if a new place you are going to does not feel like home, sit in the presence of the Lord and cling to the one who knows you better than you know yourself. He has great plans for this new place, trust him. Coming back to Liberty this year and transitioning was not as easy as I expected but I am thankful for what the Lord is teaching me through it. No matter how "familiar" a place is, it cannot be where we put our purpose. Our purpose as believers comes from Christ, it is not in our role (student, staff, leadership position). What I mean by this is that God may use our role for the good of those around us but our role should not be where we get our significance. Christ has given us significance when he died for us on the cross. So wherever the Lord has placed you he has a purpose for you there. Walk in obedience, remember your true purpose comes from Christ alone, and cling to the Lord who has amazing opportunities in the future for you. "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:8-10 Check this out! Come Home- Jon Foreman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC8yvOkQO8Y Refuge- Finding Favour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt9K_eB74e8
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