She Reads Truth: AdventSample

Arise, Shine! For Your Light Has Come

Homecoming. Reunion. Family.

This trio of words can bring about a mix of emotions: joy, heartache, pain, unity.

Imagine a homecoming so joyous, so radiant—so full of love.

Verse 5 tells us: “And your eyes will shine, and your heart will thrill with joy.” [NLT]

Even if this season of homecoming brings feelings that are heavy, there is a homecoming to cling to. A promise from our heavenly father we can hold fast to this season.

Is the holiday season--or the thought of homecoming--something that makes you cringe? Perhaps it brings about deep hurts caused by our broken humanity.

Sister, I believe sometimes we need to get a bit more specific in our prayers--He wants us to talk with Him as we’d talk with our closest friend.

Pray that He would be your focus this season. Pray that you would maintain an eternal perspective when the pain wells up. Remember His promise in John 14? Verse 3 tells us: And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. [NIV]

Now that is a promise.

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