There's so much security that comes along with childhood. And many children, especially by their teenage years live in a constant battle of fighting away this "security." As we age, we become more certain of our knowledge and wisdom. We believe that we're right, and for that we become righteous. The path to adulthood seems like a search for freedom, one that we will sooner regret. Why wish this time of complete security away?
For the past few months, I've dreamt of freedom, but what I realize now, is that what I actually dreamt was peace. The more I think about it, freedom and peace go hand in hand. As I am entering high school, I see more freedom coming my way. It saddens me because I see the security of my childhood years fading away.
Part of this is reassuring, it proves that life goes on. Even the hardest, most painful things are only temporary.
The seek for freedom, peace, and security exists eternally in all of our lives. We'll encounter times where we find it, but it's temporary. So now, I fully understand the saying "It's the journey," "Enjoy the journey." While seeking freedom, life is in front of us waiting to be lived. So we might envision this freedom and peace as our destination, but truly it is simply the journey in finding it that fulfills with that gift at the end. The Lord serves as our security more and more as we struggle and at the end of our time here on earth, he rewards us with freedom, peace, and security in the promised land forever.
The journey is supposed to be filled with much, so now, we wait. Turning the page to continue writing. Thank you friends, for encouraging me for keeping up this blog. Please comment! :-)
XOXO,
Sarah Elizabeth
***sorry for the background on the text, I couldn't figure out how to undo it! oops!
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