We have not been home much in the last month or so.
We took a two-week vacation.
After that, I was home for one day before I headed off to a writers conference.
Then I was home for almost a week, but we left for another week to visit family and attend a pastors retreat.
We got home late Thursday night.
All of the things we went to were fun, and I’m glad we could go, but I’m so glad we get to stay home for a while. (Poor Gary had to leave to go out of town today and tomorrow, but soon he’ll be able to stay home, too.)
Today I’ve been slowly getting things back to normal. Doing a big load of wash, putting away suitcases, sorting through the week’s accumulated mail, making sure there’s nothing we missed doing while we were gone.
It feels good to just be home.
Looking at the pictures on the walls, the knick-knacks on the shelves, and the familiar foods in the cupboards does something good to my heart. I’ve missed this place.
I’m anxious to dive back into more of a regular routine.
All of the traveling and visiting was great, but there’s a lot to be said for just staying home.
Staying home gives us the time and energy to work on our goals.
Staying home lets us settle into the waking, eating, working, playing, and sleeping routines that are best for us.
Staying home helps us connect with our families, friends, and neighbors in all of the activities that are part of our normal weeks.
I wouldn’t give up anything I experienced in the last month or so, but let’s thank the Lord for the blessing of staying home.
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ” (Proverbs 31:26-28 NIV)
Do you enjoy staying home, or do you prefer the excitement of being on the go? How can focusing on God help you to find contentment and purpose – wherever you may be?