What is it about time? One day it seems as if the minutes creep by and the next day they seem to fly. A new year is just a short time away and I am in a state of unrest. Excited for the promise of new tomorrows and sad at the promise of changes and endings. It is a mixed up time. Trying not to look too much ahead so as not to lose focus on today. Anticipating changes that will be good and some bittersweet.
God's time and our time never seem to be the same. I remember being younger and thinking the days seemed to move so slow and growing up seemed so far away. Then I had kids. Now each day seems to move faster towards them being out of the house and starting their own lives. It's a mixed blessing.
Why is it that when we finally get old enough to appreciate time it seems to be sliding through our hands like those pieces of sand that trickle through the hourglass? When we want to do something or are waiting for a change it seems the good changes slow down time and the not so good changes speed up time. Is it the fear or excitement that seems to impact our view of time? I'm not sure but I know without a doubt that the way I view time and the way God views time is different.
I don't think we can fully comprehend time in this world. Until we sit at the feet of Jesus and time is never ending. For this world we just have to use the time we have without rushing towards tomorrow and stay focused on today. Just one day at a time. Focused on God who is the one who holds time in His hands. Trusting Him to show us what the next step holds.
I wish I could slow the time down as my kids prepare to move on but at the same time I wish I could speed toward some exciting future events. Who knows what tomorrow will hold but I will trust my God to carry me through until such a time as we meet Him in the air.
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