"Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guarenteeing what is to come. Therefore, we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
2 Corinthians 5:1-8

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."
John 14:1-4

My pastor once went through this verse in a sermon, the John 14 one. He said how heaven is a place where we are welcome, comfortable, and loved. I long for that. Particularly in times of discouragement. Discouragement seems to be the key word of this school year. Ever been stuck in the snow or sand and not been able to get out? Your wheels just spin. I feel like my wheels have been spinning since I got here in August. So do you stay in the car and keep trying or just get out and abandon the car? And when is it ok to get out and abandon the car? How do you know when that time comes? Our heavenly home will be so completely wonderful. I do long for it.