...And Getting Older

I've begun to learn recently that my plans and thoughts are worthless in the long run.  I don't say that for pity or in a depressing way at all.  But as I've gotten older I've learned that each day brings new challenges and new lessons for my life.  These are all preplanned by the Father for my future.  Therefore, I can't really have any plans in my life because everyday is going to change them up and turn my life around.  This isn't to say that I can't dream and hope and pursue my interests, but ultimately I have to trust God more.

Lately, I've had to delve that trust a little deeper into my God.  Some things that I thought were going to be constants in my life have become lesser, and new things are taking their places.  I don't understand why God is changing my life, but the best guess I have is that my life isn't on track with God's plan.  I think I've spent a lot of time chasing down my dreams and not chasing down God.

A few years back, I would never have made that realization.  That's part of getting older.  My mind is maturing and my spiritual maturity is developing as well.  Now I have more focus on the important areas of my life such as the Lord and His plans and His kingdom.  Earthly things are still of interest because this is where He put me, but they aren't as important as they once were.  I know God is leading me to a wonderful future where I can share His name and help His children, and I can't wait! This growing up and getting older thing used to scare me, but I'm excited now to see where I'm going! I have faith that it is exactly where I need to be!