We long for the place where we started the journey. But soon, the race we are running exhausts us. We are finally in control, or so we initially think. Home is the place where you belong.įor some of us, home comes into sharper focus as we have “struck out on our own.” Childhood is behind us. I believe that because there is a longing for home in each of us, a longing that cannot be fully realized with a “Mac-mansion” in this life. It is said to have been one of the most emotional moments in film history. In particular, when all seems lost, Glinda, “the good witch of the North,” instructs Dorothy to click her heels three times, saying, “There’s no place like home.” Magically, Dorothy is back in her own bed, in her own home, in dear old Kansas. As a child, the movie held some scary moments! I still hate those horrid flying monkeys! However, there is a sweetness in the play as well. Now you remember those words, don’t you? From reading Frank Baum’s (1856-1919) classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? Or, you might remember the classic movie based on his books, which ran on television once a year. The grass withers, and the flowers fade, but the word of the Lord will endure forever. My foot stands in an even place In the congregations I will bless the Lord.” 11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity Redeem me and be merciful to me. 9 Do not gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men, In whose hands is a sinister scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.

Psalm 26:8-12 NKJV, “Lord, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place where Your glory dwells.

Longing for home hope springs