No place like home

May 19: There's No Place Like Home

Read Psalm 84:1-12

Picture the scene. It's the end of the Wizard of Oz, and the Scarecrow, the Lion, and the Tin Man all stand around Dorothy. Finally, she clicks her heels three times and says, "There's no place like home. . . ." And suddenly she finds herself in her own house—simply by wishing to be there.

Did you know we can enter God's house the same way—simply by wishing to be there? For the Jews, God's house was limited to the temple. Today, we can meet with God anywhere. Maybe for you that place is your church. Or your youth group. Maybe it's a Bible study. Or a room in your home.

Psalm 84 describes God's house as a place where our souls long to be. It's also a place to "[shout] for joy to the living God." It's a place where our strength is renewed. And finally, it's a place where we are encouraged to keep trusting God.

Think About It

Where do you meet with God? What happens when you do? Make a commitment to spend some time alone with him this week. The writer of Psalm 84 described what happened when he spent time with God. Ask God to give you that good experience, too.

Pray About It

Lord, I confess that I don't always make time to spend time with you. But I want to. Help me to remember that I'm the one who misses out when I don't.

Daily Reading Plan—Read Psalms 82:1-84:12God's Word for Students.

 

I am going to try to post a daily reading for awhile, Im not sure how this will work but I'm going to try.

 

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