Oh, Life Doesn't Slow It's Pace.

I've recently asked a friend if life EVER slows down---Oh, please tell me it does!  No, was the simple response.

How can the life of two simple individuals be so fast past, complex, never ending, and always dreaming for the future when life could possibly 'slow down'?  Seth and I struggle with the thought of always looking forward to the the next phase in life.  We want to be content.  We are called to be content in the present.  We meet God in the present, not the future.  Why is this so hard for us all?  Seth and I love dreaming about the future: when we'll own a home, start a family, when we'll purchase a new car and what it'll be, how long do we stay in a specific job, what are our children's names going to be, what church to attend, which friends to see and when.  Why is it so hard to enjoy today.  Why do we so easily rush the day through, always ready for tomorrow?  Why is it so easy to dream about the future?  Will we ever be satisfied where we are?  Will we always be ready and expectant for our next phase of life, for things to be better or easier?

Oh, how the questions continue to come.  But NO, life doesn't slow down.  I was told that we have to MAKE life slow down.  Where do I find the time for that? :).  You have to plan for it!  Such wisdom in just a few words.  Make time for Seth and I.  Enjoy today.  Be content where we are and with what we have.  Man is that tough.  That is where Seth and I are at today.

Life is hectic: moving, job, applying for jobs, cooking, school, studying, social life, family, Clemson football :), exercising, cleaning, and the list just can continue on.

What a relief to know that Seth and I don't have to bare it all.  This life is temporary.  We are living for something more, something eternal.  How this changes our perspective so so much!  All the busyness isn't necessary or important.  May our priorities be changed and may we all look at our lives with eternity in mind.

Happy weekend!

Seth and I on our third anniversary.  So happy to be living life with this man!

The Cook's :)