Today, the college kid comes home. We always have great eagerness, anticipation before his return to us. He is loved, missed and just leaves an empty spot when he's away.
It made me realize two things, one how much more the Father would anticipate our reunion in heaven, if in my incomplete human love I feel this for my son. Second, my great need for prayer. It is such a gift to be able to connect to my son by email, cell etc... in ways I couldn't do in my college days. I remember feeling such a disconnect from my family. Our communication options are so much better these days. And yet we don't communicate as well as we could. It is the same with prayer. God has given this wonderful opportunity for uninterrupted communication with him. We need not ever feel parted, but I interrupt our communion when I am prayerless. I don't need to wait for heaven for communion with God, What a Blessing! Yet if I don't call or email what does that say? I am so thankful for His mercy, because he knows this tendency in my heart. He sent the Helper to help me with this, because He knew. Can't wait to see my "boy." Can't wait to pray.
Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
