Friday, February 22, 2013

Ahh, back to the desk. It's been a couple of weeks since our move. I finally have most things unpacked and put away so that I have a little time to catch up on my Bible reading and correspondence in the mornings. Yesterday I had just started to write when I needed to go downstairs and it was at least an hour before I came back. When I returned the desk was bathed in a dreamy golden light from the one open window blind. That moment said to me, I'm home. God doesn't always bring us back to the same place. But He does promise that even with the good things He gives us here, we aren't ever really home. All the good things are just whispers of the joy yet to come. This week I got word that my Grandma Wretha had died in central Florida. It was sad for the few people who still know her. Since she was about ready to have her 103rd birthday, there weren't many of her contemporaries left. But it gave me pause to think about how joyful our reunion will be, and how glorious her days are now, worshiping at the throne. Until I can do that, I am thankful for the good things God gives me here.

4 comments:

  1. "All the good things are just whispers of the joy yet to come." I just got back from a memorial service and that quote resounded loudly with me after this day...

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  2. Yes, Laura, that joy is coming, and the Lord will not delay. In the meantime He is close to the brokenhearted. Hugs, dear friend. Praying for you today.
    :l

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  3. Love your desk... and also the "all good things are just whispers of the joy to come" It is a comfort.

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  4. We all need His comfort, friend. Do you see the pottery yarn bowl you gave me sitting up on the desk? :) xo

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