Ever since I was about 10 my parents have always told me not to wish my life away. It is common to long for the days you will be in high school, then to get your drivers license, and finally to graduate and go to college or the next step in your life. It seems that we are never satisfied with where we are at, always wanting to be somewhere else.
As I scroll down my newsfeed I see people wishing for the weekend. Once the weekend has come and gone and we are facing a new work week it starts all over again. Everybody is just living for the weekend and those days inbetween just fade away. I have to admit I am right there with them except I am longing for September when I will leave and travel the world a new group of peopl who I am beginning to call family. I am longing to see God in new places and new people. I am ready for the new chapter in my life to begin.
In the midst of my longing God has reminded me that there is still work to be done where I am. He has me here for a reason and if I'm still here he's not done with me yet. I keep wasting time looking forward to something that is going to be great while I am missing something that IS great right in front of me. Our lives are to short to be wishing for tomorrow when tomorrow is never promised. We have today and this moment to make a difference. Even if tomorrow will be great nothing is better than spending today with our Father and doing his work. May I run this race to win the prize that God has for me. His plan is going to be great and I am waiting to see it unfold day by day instead of wishing the days away.
