You have here no lasting home. You are a stranger and a pilgrim wherever you may be, and you shall have no rest until you are wholly united with Christ. Why do you look about here when this is not the place of your repose? Dwell rather upon heaven and give but a passing glance to all earthly things. They all pass away, and you together with them. Take care, then, that you do not cling to them lest you be entrapped and perish. Fix your mind on the Most High, and pray unceasingly to Christ.
–Thomas à Kempis
I know these words are the truth.
I know my eternity lies elsewhere – in heaven with Jesus.
I know that I should hold loosely to the things that are here in this temporary pit stop.
And yet, I often fail to do so.
Instead, I cling tightly to things that will soon pass away
Father, help me to hold on more tightly to the things of Your kingdom and character and to hold loosely to the things of this world. Help me not cling to material goods, nor to a desire for popularity, or fame, or power. All that I need is in Your hands. Help me to trust that You will give me those things You hold in Your hands at just the right time.