What's next?

Life is full of milestones. We as individuals are always looking ahead to that next big step in life: high school graduation, college graduation, beginning a career,marriage, having children, retirement, etc. For most, after college begins a chain reaction of weddings, babies, buying houses and all the stuff that goes with that. I, on the other hand, have spent the past two years feeling "behind". I have attended numerous wedding showers, weddings, baby showers, and can't help thinking "when is it my turn?"

In the midst of all my self-pity and whining, God again proves faithful by not leaving me where I am. First He reminds me that I should never compare my life to other people's, no matter what. Then He reminds me that life is not about any of that stuff. Yes, it is all wonderful and is natural to be desired and pursued. He created families, and He created marriage, but not for mine or anyone else's fulfillment. It is all a symbol of His love for us. Everything is about Him.

"Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry aboutH missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." Matt 6:33 (MSG)

In everything I must seek Him first.

Also He reminded me of not worrying about my current place in life. He is in control and has me right where He wants me. I need only worry about doing His will for my life.

"And don't be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there. God, not your marital status, defines your life. Don't think I'm being harder on you than on the others. I give this same counsel in all the churches." 1 Corinthians 7:17 (MSG)

All in all, I know that no matter where I am, I know I'm exactly where I need to be as long as I am geninely seeking Him and desiring to follow Him wherever He leads.