Home is Where the Heart is

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.

Ephesians 3:14-15

When I think about home, I always think about my home in Chicago. I tell people, "I will never call West Lafayette my home!" in all fun and foolishness. Purdue is where I go to school, not where I live.

My definition of home, in this case, was a point where my mother and father were, where my two sisters lived, along with all my cousins, aunts, and uncles.

I've come to learn that there can be more than one place called home. At Purdue, I've made so many friends and they've practically become family. We share stories with each other, give advice, and be there for one another when times are rough. We give each other Godly advice as well and share with each other the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

I am glad.

Because I have a family in Chicago and a family in West Lafayette. This I consider my earthly family.

Although my earthly family is not strong or stable. We fight at times and curse each other out. I am encouraged to know that my heavenly family is one with the Lord. Our heavenly family, with God taking care of us, will be so perfect that we will not realize the pain and bickering that we have caused each other here on earth, only to realize God's sovereignty and majesty.

"Home is where the heart is" My heart is with Jesus. Which means that my home is as well. I love my families everywhere and I pray that they will know Christ in any point of their lives, but I find much comfort in the greatest family of all in the body of Christ.

Amen.