Dwelling Place
I live in a pretty simple house built by a friend some 21 years ago. It is significantly simpler than houses that I list and sell every day. I do love my simple house and my ordinary life. I do not seek fame, although I once did. I would like to continue to build a life that honors the Lord and I am building resources that I can honor the Lord with as well as my family. The house I live in is not my dwelling place. It is temporary occupancy for the past 21 years. The Lord is preparing an eternal home that is not stick built on a basement. He is building my eternal home.
Moses pens a Psalm that really gives some perspective to this whole conversation about our heavenly home while we’re here on earth. Check this out…
1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place
throughout all generations.
2 Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the whole world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
12 Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;
establish the work of our hands for us—
yes, establish the work of our hands. (Psalm 90:1-2,12,17 NIV)
I want to live in the Presence of God and He wants to live inside my heart. I can’t always grasp this concept. I get busy with my everyday life and work. There are times that I ignore the Presence of God in me. I need to take a few minutes each morning to ask for the favor of God upon my life. I need to take a few minutes each day to seek a heart of wisdom. I need to take a few minutes each day to recognize the dwelling place of God and His story that has become my story. I really want my simple life to bring honor and glory to the Famous On. I don’t need recognition or fame – I just want my life and journey to give Him recognition and fame. He has done all the “heavy lifting” in my life to make me who I am.
I don’t have to step outside of “my dwelling place” or outside the “favor of God” to become successful and significant. I become successful and significant only when He’s in charge of my life. I want His favor and His wisdom to wash all over my heart and my life. I want my dwelling place to be the heart of God.
Pressing On!
Dwayne