'How lovely is Your dwelling place,
O Lord Almighty!
My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young -
a place near Your altar,
O Lord Almighty, my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
they are ever praising You.
Blessed are those whose strength is in You,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.'
~ Psalm 84:1 - 5 ~
Dear Lord ~
You've given us just the faintest glimpse of our someday heavenly home. When we think deeply about all Your promises, we know that nothing on earth can hold even the dimmest candle-glow to the majestic glories above, the awesome wonders that You are busy preparing for those who love You.
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Til then, Lord, we live for You right here. We are grateful for a place to lay our heads
that's safe and warm. We say the sincerest grace over a too-hot bowl of fragrant soup
and the warm, slightly overcooked bread that comes out of our own ovens.
We experience a kind of sacred joy in the dailyness of the creative, simple pleasures of homekeeping ...
and thank You for the imperfect loved ones who give those four walls meaningful life
and a quirky beauty. And we offer all these bountiful graces back up to You
with all the praise that's deep within.
Warm these temporary earthly dwellings and our awaiting hearts with your merciful love, Lord.
And we will be forever grateful.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
sharing this Housewarming with
Barbie . Sandra . Lisha . Janis . Courtney
O Lord Almighty!
My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young -
a place near Your altar,
O Lord Almighty, my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
they are ever praising You.
Blessed are those whose strength is in You,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.'
~ Psalm 84:1 - 5 ~
Dear Lord ~
You've given us just the faintest glimpse of our someday heavenly home. When we think deeply about all Your promises, we know that nothing on earth can hold even the dimmest candle-glow to the majestic glories above, the awesome wonders that You are busy preparing for those who love You.
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Til then, Lord, we live for You right here. We are grateful for a place to lay our heads
that's safe and warm. We say the sincerest grace over a too-hot bowl of fragrant soup
and the warm, slightly overcooked bread that comes out of our own ovens.
We experience a kind of sacred joy in the dailyness of the creative, simple pleasures of homekeeping ...
and thank You for the imperfect loved ones who give those four walls meaningful life
and a quirky beauty. And we offer all these bountiful graces back up to You
with all the praise that's deep within.
Warm these temporary earthly dwellings and our awaiting hearts with your merciful love, Lord.
And we will be forever grateful.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
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sharing this Housewarming with
Barbie . Sandra . Lisha . Janis . Courtney
