so i have been thinking a lot lately about all the times of our lives. mostly in relation to the fact that i am giving my testimony tonight at encuentro, our bible study here in spain. so here are some thoughts on each of these...
the past
although hard to think about and impossible to relive, the past has a very important place in my life. it shows me how far i have come. it enables me to look back and see the movement of God in my life. i can look back at all the hard times and see the good that has come from them. there are no regrets, simply lessons learned. it has helped shape me into who i am today.
the present
i feel that this is the best place to be. living my life for God day by day. listening for His direction on where to go from here. my present, at this moment, is getting to live my dream here in spain. it is learning how to give up myself at every second and live my life to serve others. it is learning how to be a girlfriend to cody and a friend to those on the trip with me. it is learning that earthly plans don´t always go the right way and leaning on God when i miss family and friends.
the future
i think the future is the least scarey of all of these. i am excited for it! doors are opening to serve, and i look forward to fulfilling my calling in this life! last but not least, in these difficult times especially, i look forward to heaven! it won´t be long until i get to see the lover of my soul face to face! it won´t be long until i can walk beside Him and stand in awe and thank Him for all that He has done for me. i don´t think that there is anything in this world that can compare to the hope that lies in Jesus!
that is the best part about our God. He has been through the past, present, future, and all the times before and in between and after. He has such a plan for each and every one of us! there is nothing else that i need to know to be happy!
