Once again I find myself in a state of anticipation. I'm looking forward to this weekend when my SO and I fly up to the midwest to see my sis, nephew, parents and attend the graduation party of one of my cousins. I'm looking forward to a few days out of the South.
Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Virginia. When I get back I'm going to become an official Virginian. But, it is always nice to get out of the normal and go for a short trip. Especially if that trip involves seeing family that I haven't seen in just about 1 year.
I'm also anticipating picking up my new to me car! My second ever car. It is great, beautiful and should be fun to drive, plus it has (get this...) 4 doors AND air conditioning!!!! I'm driving a pimped out car! So fancy!!!
The third thing I'm anticipating, and this is probably the biggest thing. I'm anticipating feeling better soon. My R.A. is acting up and now my throat or my tonsils, or something in that neighborhood is acting up, and that leaves me with ZERO energy and just plain feeling the yucks. No fun!
Anticipation is a good thing, it keeps us motivated on days that we just don't want to go on, but it can be a double edged sword. Anticipation can cause us to wish our lives away. We can get swept into the trap where we focus so much on what we are awaiting, that we miss the moments that God gives us in the present. That isn't a good thing.
We don't know that we will get what we are anticipating. God promises us eternity w/ Him, but He doesn't promise us our next heart beat. Anticipation can bring joy, and it is fun and good. We just need to be careful that we don't get so caught up in anticipating that we miss the here and now. Even, if what we are anticipating is Godly, we still have to handle it in a Christ honoring way.
What are you anticipating, and what are you doing to enjoy the anticipation, but to also stay grounded in the moments you have?
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