It would be better for my heart to stop all together than feel this slow severing from the place I call home. Yet You speak to me and say this is a gift. You say You trust me with this thing called “homesick” and ask me to steward it well.
This longing is deeper than the desire for a duvet cover or warm hug from my dad. This is a longing for my true Dad; to be so enveloped in His embrace that I can hear the drum of His heart. This longing I realize has been there all along. This “homesick” gift pruned all counterfeit ideas of home. It carves a larger space in the caverns of my souls for Him to construct a home. This sacred work of homesickness is to teach my heart how lonely it’s always been for You. May I breathe in peace as I see the shape of this longing form into the impression of the eternity of my soul.
This is a sweet lesson God has been teaching me the past few weeks. His peace and presence is like no other. May you feel comfortable enough to know His presence and uncomfortable enough to know reliance on Him.
This week, Team Jubilee got to teach English, play games, lead Bible studies, do house visits, pass out food, and have some really sweet team times together!
Love,
Abby
