I took a huge leap of faith in coming to Glasgow, with high expectations of what my time here might look like. But, as life happens so does change. Change is guaranteed to come, often when we least expect it. We can enjoy the ride that life brings, but is there more to life than sitting on a ride and waiting for the next turn or bump?
I appreciate where I am in life right now and I am able to enjoy it with those around me and with others who are a bit further away. My course load is manageable and I enjoy learning about the world around me, while still having the ability to see it for myself. So much of the world has already been uncovered with a spark of curiosity and patience, both of which I seem to have been gifted.
The world we live in is amazing and full of wonderful surprises, but we are satisfied by the simplest of things, like smartphones or tv, that generally occupy our minds with nonsense. I believe that there is more to life than busying our minds and bodies, that we are all able to seek something greater. Our lives have so much more value than we ever could understand and we must appreciate all that we have.
Consider your life, are you satisfied with where you are now or are you seeking something more?
The biggest challenge I face is not knowing what I will be doing in the future. For a lot of people university is the time in life when they "find themselves" and determine what they will do upon graduation. But I am fully reassured that I am still undecided, with less than a year until I finish my degree. I know who I am and as a follower of Jesus I have complete faith that all of my challenges will be overcome in some way, but they may not be the way I think is best (it's often far better!).
This life is very short and to spend our precious time worrying and planning is often a way to pass the time here on earth that is already so limited.
My challenge to you is to stop being busy and worrying, to seek God, to let go of your challenges, and engage in the ride God takes you on!
Don't let life pass you by, it is far to short and you are worth it.
