temporary dwelling place

  In the land of Israel this is a time of celebration at the FEASTS.  My last trip was at this time.  As an interior designer I was so taken be all the "temporary dwelling places".  They were brightly displayed  everywhere, on peoples balconies and backyards.  The Sukkot looks like a grass hut, festive meals are shared and family fun happens.  This is a season where the bounty of the Lord's faithfulness is expressed.  It is "a time of happiness".    The time to remember that the only safe dwelling place is in Him.  As the children wandered in the wilderness He was their canopy.  A protection from the storm.    

    The news showcases  disasters in the world.  Now everyone's homes are being swept away by  "natural storms".   We know that what we think will last for ever is often temporary.  Our tastes change, our houses move.  We  even decide to redo our space.  This is a time to reflect on what is lasting.  We must rethink what is important in life.  People matter and places change. Life inside our soul will continue to live if we make our shelter in the Lord.  Read proverbs 14:26 you will have undersanding on this subject.  It will bring confidence.

     Ask yourself these questions.   What does my dwelling place look like?  Where am I dwelling?  Am I maintaining a mansion or dwelling in a hut?  Who is dwelling in my space?  Is it time to make over my past by removing regret.      Re paint Hope this will  remain.  Pain will become a temporary dwelling place when you rearrange your  heart.   Faith in who our SOURCE is becomes our strength.   We must run inside to the SHELTER finding hope again.