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VERSE: But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly:wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hathprepared for them a city. -- Hebrews 11:16 http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Hebrews+11:16&translation=kjvTHOUGHT: Hebrews 11 is full of reminders of the great heroes of faithfrom long ago. They were looking for a better place, a heavenlyplace. God has made preparations for them and he is proud to becalled their God. Jesus also promised us in John 14 thatpreparations for our arrival at our heavenly home are being made.If God is longing for us to join him, then surely we can have adeep longing to be with him. Let's desire that heavenly country!PRAYER: Thank you, dear Father, for all that you have done to save me.Thank you for not being ashamed of me. Thank you for preparing formy arrival at home with you. With so much to look forward to, may Ilive a victorious life because I am confident in your grace,forgiven because of Jesus' sacrifice, and empowered to be holy byyour Spirit. In the name of Jesus. Amen.