So it is now November.
I know a lot of things have been happening in the States. Whether that be enjoying all the no-shave-november participants, or the more likely, predominant "presidential bus" I know has been a main topic across the country.
I don't mean to be ignorant, or say that the politics don't matter, for I know they do indeed. I also don't mean to boast that I never had to answer a call to share what party I was in favor of, or watch any "approved by such-and-such" television adds, or even look at any lawn posters.
November was a different for me, because living in a different country, yet hearing all the ruckus of the month made me remember an Unshakable Kingdom. Everything that happens in the United States of America is not an earth shaking event. But there is a Kingdom that is!
Since being away, I have needed to be careful not to become too much of an American blasphemer. It honestly can become quite easy. Viewing on from a new perspective I can point out and see the falseness of this generation/age. It is also hard for me to be very interested because I really haven't been involved at all. It seems the same in many ways to me. I missed the hubbub of things. But I do have an idea of things, and it has brought a few thoughts to mind.
I am just reminded of our tendency to try and make our heaven on earth; making up a home, that is not heaven. We look for the unshakable, and fight for a security, but there is no such thing except for Jesus Christ.
November for me has been a time hungering for home, my real home in heaven.
Another unmet goal was to try and take a picture for everyday of the month. As you can see my ideas don't always happen seeing as there are only three days accounted for. :P oh well...
I know a lot of things have been happening in the States. Whether that be enjoying all the no-shave-november participants, or the more likely, predominant "presidential bus" I know has been a main topic across the country.
I don't mean to be ignorant, or say that the politics don't matter, for I know they do indeed. I also don't mean to boast that I never had to answer a call to share what party I was in favor of, or watch any "approved by such-and-such" television adds, or even look at any lawn posters.
November was a different for me, because living in a different country, yet hearing all the ruckus of the month made me remember an Unshakable Kingdom. Everything that happens in the United States of America is not an earth shaking event. But there is a Kingdom that is!
Since being away, I have needed to be careful not to become too much of an American blasphemer. It honestly can become quite easy. Viewing on from a new perspective I can point out and see the falseness of this generation/age. It is also hard for me to be very interested because I really haven't been involved at all. It seems the same in many ways to me. I missed the hubbub of things. But I do have an idea of things, and it has brought a few thoughts to mind.
I am just reminded of our tendency to try and make our heaven on earth; making up a home, that is not heaven. We look for the unshakable, and fight for a security, but there is no such thing except for Jesus Christ.
November for me has been a time hungering for home, my real home in heaven.
Another unmet goal was to try and take a picture for everyday of the month. As you can see my ideas don't always happen seeing as there are only three days accounted for. :P oh well...
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