Then let those ransomed by the LORD return
and come to Zion with singing
and with everlasting joy upon their heads.
Let happiness and joy overwhelm them;
let grief and groaning flee.
REVELATION 21:4 (ABP)
God will wipe all the tears from their eyes.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we're at home with God life is characterized by joy and relief.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for continually drawing your people back home to be with you. Home puts everything in perspective and fills us with joy. Forgive me for trying to establish my "home" in foreign places -- places distant from the joy of your presence. Draw me home and allow me to bring along many people to join in the joy of our place with you. I want to be with you forever. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.