Skip Ahead

[ FEBRUARY 3, 2020 ]

I thought this morning about, if I could, what day in my life I’d like to just skip ahead to.

My first thought was one I felt was rather clever- the day after the birth of my first child. I could skip past labor and I’d have a husband and a baby. Perfect! That’s my heart- to be a wife and mom!

But then I realized I didn’t want to skip the experience of being pregnant- no matter how challenging.

So I picked another day.

The second day was I thought of was my wedding day. I would finally be a bride and have my groom! The planning would be over and it would be the day I’ve dreamed of my whole life!! But then I realized I didn’t want to skip being engaged.

So I picked a new day.

I thought about picking the day I got engaged. I could just fast forward to the moment I get to give the “yes!!” I’ve always wanted to give… but I realized I didn’t want to skip falling in love with the person who would be doing the proposing.

So I picked a new day.

The day my future husband asks me out on our first date! That’s perfect, right!? To be chosen. To move forward in my love story…

But then it hit me.. I don’t wanna skip this season right here. This season of steadfast prayer and of full (often forced) surrender. I don’t wanna skip this season even though it’s hard. Even though it’s felt long. I’m learning things and gaining things in the Spirit that I wouldn’t trade. I don’t want to skip it.

I’m right where I’m meant to be. I’m inside of His perfect timing and beautiful plan for my life.

I don’t wanna skip one single moment