Lasts

Tonight I was hit with the reality that things are coming to an end. I had my last small group of high school with my sisters and leaders that have been with me since the beginning of freshman year. I have less than a month left of high school. That's it. There's no adding any additional time. Talk about daunting.


This next chunk of time- a lil less than a month- are full of lasts.
Last birthdays all together with friends.
Last small group of high school.
Last performances.
These are only a few. So many more are to come. I sit here and wonder-- what do I do- how do I handle this.


Luckily, through the eyes of eternity, there is a whole other perspective to be had. These little lasts are worthy of celebration, not of sadness. They are a chance to reflect and see how the Lord has blessed you. He clearly has worked. When I look back from freshman year to now, I'm encouraged. He has changed me in the best possible ways- for His glorification.


If you are lying awake wondering how you will ever cope with all the change- first off, know that the Lord is there for you. He is listening. He comforts in a way that nothing and no one on this earth can comfort. Secondly-- find peace in the fact that He has a perfect plan for you. Reflecting back, it is easy to see He was always at work- nothing is going to stop Him from working even still. His plan is better than anything our minds could conceive.
All of this change is just part of the plan. It can be confusing, but it has a purpose. Keep that in front of your mind.


Another thing- it is okay to get a little sad. That just shows how precious the things and memories God has blessed you with are to you.


Remember that the things of this earth are temporary. The kingdom is the real goal. Keep your eye on the prize. There is so much greater things to come.