Likewise, Mark Mc Minn, a Professor of Psychology, writes about longing for home as a spiritual metaphor for a yearning for a spiritual center, and a deeper relationship with God. I read his book, Finding Our Way Home, and he likens it to us being a hitchhiker who leaves home in search for something deeper or exciting, or possibly the discovery of our true self. It would involve us to reflect on our past and make connections with the present and to know more fully God’s secure love. It is much like the Prodigal son, who left home and wandered about and squandered everything. He finally realized all that he had at home, and he had a desire to return; to his surprise he was welcomed royally and restored as his Father’s son..
For all of us, going home takes courage for we have to deal with our pain, as well as the joys of the past. It could mean that we have to make amends, forgive, or give up our false selves in order to return to the Father. However, in giving over our sad happenings that make us blind to God’s love, they can instead become a source of wisdom and strength in our lives.
God puts within each of us a yearning for Him, who is our spiritual home. He welcomes us home to a place of love and peace. If not for God, we would probably all look for love in the wrong places. Our ultimate home is in heaven, and it is a place of secure love for we can rest in the arms of our loving Father.
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