Why I Don’t Miss Home

 

     Tis the season…for racers to get homesick. This past month I heard from many teammates and squad mates about how hard it was during Thanksgiving to not be home. They missed traditions and the comforts the holiday season brings. 

     I, however, would sit wondering why I don’t miss home like they do. Am I just cold hearted? Do I not love my family as much? Not in the slightest. 

     I have been reading a few books based on the Orphan Spirit each person has and how to overcome the thought of needing to be accepted by others and to earn that acceptance. (Spiritual Slavery to Spiritual Sonship by Jack Frost and Healing The Orphan Spirit by Lief Hetland.) They have helped me feel more and more freedom in who I am not what I do. 

     So why don’t I miss home? 

Because I am home. I am constantly in the loving embrace of the Father. I am content to be traveling this holiday season away from family to be doing His Kingdom work. 

     Sure I miss the company of my parents and my sister. But I am being the representation of Jesus to people here in SE Asia, who may not have parents or siblings to spend the time with them and embrace them. 

     I love where I am and what I am doing. Plus, I have a new extended family with me in my team and squad. These people have been so amazing in building each other up and encouraging growth in the spirit. I would not be where I am spiritually if it were not for certain people God has place on this race with me.  

     So, no I am not cold hearted. Yes, I do love my family dearly. I just know that I do not need to be in that place of comfort this holiday season to feel at home or at peace. I can just be me.