A Heart That Yearns For More

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Backstory:
I recently came across this quote by C.S. Lewis: "The fact that our heart yearns for something Earth can't supply is proof that Heaven must be our home." It made me think about how this world can meet many of our physical needs, yet our souls still long for something more. We can find peace and strength as we pray, worship, and draw closer to the Savior, but there remains a deep yearning that earthly things can never fully satisfy. Like the song Temporary Home reminds us, this world is not our forever home. Perhaps that longing in our hearts is God's gentle reminder that we were made for eternity.

My dear and loving Father in Heaven,
I feel Your presence in my life without question.
I am human and I enjoy the material things of this earth,
That can satisfy me for just a moment because I am of divine worth.

Food and drink for my body are good for my health,
But they don’t satisfy my needs forever like spiritual wealth.
A nice home and car are good to have in this life,
But they don’t fill my needs and make me free from strife.

Knowledge and education are great for the mind,
But my spirit needs more understanding than I can find.
Success and accomplishments can help my worries cease,
But my spirit yearns for what only You can supply, and that’s peace.

My soul and spirit long to be by Your side again
To be in Your paradise and away from all the worries of men.
Please, Father, help me to enjoy my life every day,
And help me to be the best version of myself along the way.

When my time on this earth is done,
Please help me feel peace because of Your Beloved Son.
Sometimes I can’t wait for the Heavenly reunion ahead,
When I can embrace You again and my soul will finally be fed.

The Takeaway: If you've ever felt a longing that nothing in this world seems to satisfy, perhaps it isn't because something is missing from your life. Perhaps it's because God has placed eternity in your heart. Let that longing turn your thoughts toward Him and remind you that the best things are still to come. This earth may be our temporary home, but our forever home is with our Savior.

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Z65CKiR4iFA