When our local paper arrived this week, it included "back to school" information: principals, teachers, bus drivers, classroom listings, meetings, etc.. That brought back countless memories of our children's school days. Our daughter has been out of college for two years. Our son is a college senior. Some people ask "where did the summer go?" I ask..."where did the years go?"
Much has changed over the years. Our children are adults. Our parents' needs are increasing. Roles have shifted with our children and parents. Plans we thought would happen...didn't. Plans we didn't imagine would happen...did. I find myself increasingly aware of the brevity and fragility of life.
I wonder...is my life making a difference? Am I accomplishing what God created me to do? I am sure I have more years behind me than ahead of me. In the time remaining, I feel more urgency than ever to become more...do more...love more...and live more...for Him.
My purpose and plans were once very clear. Now they seem less obvious. However, I must admit that my sense of trust...peace...hope...fulfillment...and dependence on Him are stronger than ever. There is no doubt that He is leading...and I am following. This is a tremendous adjustment when I am known for being driven, goal-oriented and a multi-tasker! Yet I am amazed that the Creator of this vast universe, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords...designed me, leads me and loves me.
I will never stop learning about Him in this journey of life. Nor will I ever stop leaning on Him. Thank You, God, for never giving up on me...or Your plans for me.<3~thl Jeremiah 29: 11>13
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