Seasons of Life

Throughout my life I have been told by mentors, teachers, spiritual leaders, family members, and other adults that life is full of seasons. It isn't uncommon for me to hear "there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven," (Ecclesiastes 3). The scripture goes on to describe pretty much every possible thing we might experience in our lives; birth, death, war, dancing, love, building up and tearing down, singing, crying, the list goes on and on. Every event, every emotion, every relationship we share, they all happen for a reason and they'll all happen in God's time.

This is an awesome, beautiful, amazing season. More and more my eyes are being opened to what is actually going on in my life....

I am not just a part-time youth director at a church; I am using the gifts God has given me to serve and impact (I hope!) the lives of some unique, wonderfully made kids.

I am not just a bride-to-be; I am learning what it means to become someone's wife.

I am not just a lover waiting to be married; I am learning what it means to be loved deeply by my favorite friend.

I am not just a student of the world; I am gaining knowledge and experience I could never gain from a classroom.

I am not just a daughter who has grown independent; I am a young woman who was raised well and is ready to prove to show the world what and who I have become.

More and more these moments, these experiences, these lessons are being made evident to me and I realize I can't take this time for granted. Every day I tell someone, "I'm just so excited for these days to pass and be married and experience what awesome life events are coming!" And that is true! But tonight as I have laid awake in bed unable to sleep I can't help but realize that there is a season for everything and that this season of life is important. Not that it is bad to anticipate what will be. But it is just as important to appreciate and glean from the time that is. Experiencing this season, sharing this time, soaking up the lessons and blessings I have now will make the seasons to come even sweeter. Ahhh. 81 more days until seasons change....