Where The Heart Is . . .

Posted on May 4, 2007
Filed Under Fulfillment, Work |

This morning, I came into work with my arms full of bags containing pictures, plants, and various other decorating items to outfit my cube into a warmer, more personal and comfortable place. I affixed a very ethnic and cool sarong to my wall, placed pictures of Marc, Ryan and Cole prominently on my shelves, and even put a picture of Jack the dog on my desk. I stepped back well pleased. Though I’ve been at this assignment for a while, I’ve hesistated, um, investing “myself” here because it is, as of now, still a temporary assignment. While I’ve given of my skills freely, I’ve given little of myself personally. I remained, in many ways, detached and removed. But yesterday the office as a whole moved into some new digs and I felt like it was finally time that I, for the time being, grow some roots, be here, and stake a claim. The only way I can do that is by bringing along those people and things that are real to me.

This space, this 8 x 8 space that was, half hour ago, empty, sterile, and little beyond functional, has taken on characteristics that resemble me, my family, my interests, my loves, and my style . . . it’s a piece of home - in a cube.

In this world that can sometimes appear violent, random, cruel and selfish, I’m glad that in Christ wherever we go we take a little piece of home too. We resemble Heaven’s family, Heaven’s interests, Heaven’s loves, and Heaven’s style. And, while that can make me homesick for the real deal, it also helps me bide my time on planet Earth, like the picture of my family smiling down on me helps me enjoy my eight hours within my cube.

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is upon you - right here, right now . . . a little piece of home.

Peace and Blessings,

Nicole Walters