This is my first time participating in Five Minute Friday. I’ve read many Friday posts on my friend Julie’s blog, and today, I decided to join the party! So what’s the deal? The deal is, Lisa-Jo Baker gives a one-word prompt on her blog, and you take that word and write on it for five minutes straight. No editing, no grammar concerns, no writing rules to follow. Just write.
Today Lisa-Jo is taking a well-deserved break, so we are meeting over at Crystal Stine’s place. Here goes.
BELONG ~ I’m Not Just A Visitor
Visiting a friend in a posh community, my husband and I pulled up to the guard shack to gain entrance through the massive gate. Guard “shack” is an odd reference, as there are no shacks to be seen in this community. As we waited for approval to enter, the man in the neatly pressed uniform asked several questions. Finally, the gates slowly parted, and our 2002 Camry with the faded hood was permitted to enter.
As we drove through the winding roads of the upscale neighborhood, I marveled at the mansions. Clearly we stood out like a weed in a well-manicured lawn. We don’t drive a luxury vehicle, and we couldn’t find the street. We backed up and turned around so many times, I thought sure the little man in the guard shack would re-think his decision to let us in.
I felt I didn’t belong here. We didn’t fit in here. We had a visitor’s pass on our windshield which labeled us as temporary guests, as opposed to permanent residents.Then I remembered a very important fact. This is not my home anyway. I may be a visitor in a strange neighborhood, but I am also an alien here on earth.I have a mansion that won’t blow away in a hurricane; I have a home in glory, and I don’t need a visitor’s pass on my windshield.
I am a daughter of the Most High King. 
It doesn’t matter what kind of car I drive or the size of the home I live in now. My eternal home is grand and wonderful and I already belong.
In Christ, I’m not just a visitor. I have gained permanent entry through gates that have swung open wide for me and for you.
Stop.
Great to see you on FMF, Doris! I love this post and it’s so liberating to know that although there are so many places we feel we don’t fit here on earth, we do belong to a Most High God. And that’s all that matters. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Abby, enjoyed participating in FMF! Glad you liked the post, and thanks for your comments.
How many times have I experienced the same feelings of sticking out like a sore thumb! But how beautifully you remind me that I am a daughter of the king and I belong in His kingdom. Thanks, Doris!
Yes Sabra, daughter of The King, Amen!
How often could our momentary anxieties and feelings of not belonging be eased if we could only recall that, as believers, we belong to/with the God of the universe! Great reminder!
Amen Michelle! Thanks for taking time to read and comment today. Blessings to you!
Amen!
Great reminder of what is really important!
Thank you for your comment Katina! Yes, our perspective on what’s important certainly changes as we walk deeper in faith.