Grass Greener?

Recently, we re-established ourselves in a place that we thought we would not find ourselves.  We have moved to a place oh so familiar. The state is Oregon. The place where I grew up and a place where my wife was born, but only lived for a short time as a child. A place where everybody gets tired of rain, well almost everybody.

But when visited by out of towners they almost inevitably say, "wow" this is the most beautiful place!  Of course they vacation during a dry spell and because it rains a lot in OR, it stays green. You know that phrase:  "The grass is greener on the other side?"  It really could mean:  "Where I am is not where I want to be and I believe there is something better." 

I understand this feeling because i have been there!  I have run into many dear people who I am convinced are struggling with that very same phrase or idea.  Thinking there is something better on the other side of the fence.  Well,  what if God has green grass in store for you!  But it is not on the other side of the fence, and it is not in another city, state, or even country.  Perhaps it is right there in front of you.  Maybe you are sitting on that green grass and don't even know it. 

I want to tell you Oregon is beautiful!  But God's will for you is more beautiful than anything else.  Amen