E is for Escapism and Eternity

Pretty soon, I find that escapism is my escape. Day dreaming of just what I would do if my life was different. If maybe I hadn’t gotten married. If I had pursued the music degree. If I had not done this, if I had done this. If some crazy event completely altered the path I am on.

If….

It is the beginning of every fantasy and one of the most dangerous words. IF can conjure up some really amazing adventures and story lines. If can lead to discontentment. If steals your moments from you.

There is one lesson I feel God has been trying to hammer into my skull this past year, to live in the moment. To stay in the present without giving up my dreams and without compromising on the bigger picture which God has given me.

If pushes me out side of the present. If helps me escape from the present, instead of living it out.

However, God made us for eternity. How would we escape from eternity? How would we look forward for a way out?

Why would we want to?

I have to admit, I am not much of a heaven focused person. I cringe at the thought of spending forever tied up in precious moments wings. I would be the angel with the crooked halo and holes in my nightie.

However, there is a promise that I hang onto, one that makes me excited for an eternity with my savior; one day there will be no more tears.

That is an eternity I can look forward too.

Continuing the adventure, 

Jess