Here Now

God is incredibly kind to allow me to steward this life.

A few weeks ago my friend said, “college was so fun. We were having the time of our lives, and we didn’t even know it. Do you think that’s happening to us now?”

And I responded, “not for me.”

I am very much aware of my life, and I put in the effort to not miss it. College was fun. I wish I appreciated it as it was happening. So much of my life has been spent waiting for the next thing or hoping things would change. I spent a lot of time waiting around.

About 2 and a half years ago I decided that wasn’t going to be my life anymore. I had enough of the waiting around. So I decided I will be present. I will have fun...on purpose. I will let myself be celebrated. I will go on road trips and play in the snow, sand and in the mountains. I will take time off from work for family. I will lounge around all day just because I want to, and not just because I’ve burned myself out. I will get to know God’s goodness and grace in action. I will live my life instead of letting it live me. I will love well. I will go bowling. I will sing karaoke. Try boba teas, craft, drink weird beer, bible study in coffee shops, adventure, laugh, cry, disciple, learn and lead. I’ll watch your dogs and your kids. I will eat charcuterie and laugh at reality TV. I will serve and work hard. And there’s so much more that makes living in the moment easy.

I will be here. Here. I will look up and see you and LIVE life with you. I will put my foot down and stand up for the life Jesus died for—a free life.