What is Going On?

Do you ever ask that question?? What is going on?  I have been asking myself that question all day today.  It first started last night with the devastation from torandoes across the country, and then today, it seems everyone has had a "bad" Monday.  Gotta say, it wasn't even the best day for me, either.  Due to work.  But that's a story I won't bore you with and what good does it do to complain?  But it seems the status updates I've seen on Facebook today have to do with peoples work.  Do you ever just grow tired and weary of living in this world? I know I sure do.  I know there are SO many good things here, don't get me wrong, but there are SO many days that I wish I could just go HOME and get out of here.  Today is one of those days.  I see so many people hurting, and people who have lost loved ones from these storms. It just hurts.  My heart aches and longs for a better place. A place where there will be no more storms, no more devastation, no more hurt, no more pain, and no more goodbyes.  A place where a boss is not constantly on your back to "work harder and faster" even when you're giving your all.  A place where I can fall at my Savior's feet in complete worship for eternity. A place where I will feel peace, perfect peace.  It's hard to do that here when we are constantly bombarded by life, by Satan. Satan, the one who is always stealing our joy and loving all the pain we are going through.  I read of people who have kids who are so sick and they can't get answers or the problems they have are never "fixed". You just deal with them as best you know how.  Today the old hymn has been running through my mind as I try to unwind from a crazy night shift and settle down to sleep. "This world is not my home, I'm just a passin' through. My treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue... and I can't feel at home in this world anymore..."  This is the only thing that keeps me going on the rougher days of life. Just knowing THIS world is not the end and I don't feel at home here. And every single day, I'm getting closer to getting out of here, and so are you.  The day is coming where we will see Jesus face right before us.  Oh my goodness. My heart jumps for joy at the thought of that.  How exciting that day is going to be.  I don't mean to sound selfish, but if I could go right now, I would, and I sometimes get jealous of the ones who are already there.  They ran their race, they survived this crazy world, and they crossed the finish line into the arms of Jesus.  I can't wait to cross my finish line.  I think about Heaven every single day, and I grow more and more homesick for it as I see this world get crazier day in and day out.  So to all my friends out there who have weathered these storms and tornadoes, to the ones who have lost friends or loved ones, to the ones of you who have had a bad day at work, or dealing with sick kids, or just whatever you may be dealing with in your life at the moment that is not "fun". Remember...there is a greater day coming.  A day when all of this will pass. A day when all things are made new. A day where we will have no more pain and sorrow.  A day where we will never hurt or say goodbye again.  A day where we will not have rotten jobs just to get by. A day where we will surround the throne of our God and we will praise Him with the angels.  Try to keep your eyes focused on this and soon you will realize that nothing matters here. Nothing at all. It is all temporary. Passing in the blinking of an eye, and we will be HOME before we know it. And we will no longer ask the question, "What is going on?"  Oh Lord, come quickly. I cannot wait for the day to be with you.  I love you all, and I pray that everyone stays safe as these storms pass us by.  God bless!!