Contentment in all Seasons of Life.

{ I wrote this over a week ago, but I'm just now getting around to posting it. But here it is and I hope you enjoy. :) } 

I've been doing a lot of thinking about life lately. More specifically, my life. My future. My plans for the future. Plans -- let's talk about that for a moment. 

A month ago I had NO plans for the future. And I was content with that...or so I thought. Whenever someone asked what I was going to go to college for or what I was planning to do with my life, I would shrug, laugh, and say that I had no idea. Which is pretty much the truth. But not entirely... 

Because I do know what I want to do. I want to live my life to glorify God my Father. I want to get married and raise a houseful of children (not Michelle Duggar houseful, or even Olivia Walton houseful, but several). 

But I don't say that when people ask me. Why? I don't really know why, other than that it would be rather awkward to explain to some folks. ;) 

So I say that I don't know and usually end up deep in thought on that subject later. The questions race through my mind like a puppy dog's tug-of-war game. 

What do I want to do? 

Shouldn't I know this by now? 

Why can't I just have everything in my life sorted out like everyone else? 

Is it 'normal' for me to be so...unsure? 

Why don't I know? 

But here's the thing. There is no 'normal', there is no 'everyone else'. I really shouldn't compare myself to others. Why? Because, as I've came to realize, everyone else doesn't have it all worked out either. 

Sure, some people know what they're going to college for when they start high school. But not everyone does, and you know what? That's okay! 

That's okay. That's great for them...but that's not me. If that's not you either, keep reading. (Even if that is you, keep reading. ;D) 

God is teaching me to be content where He has placed me for the right now, doing what He has me doing. And what is that you ask? 

The answer is simple -- writing. Writing my books, writing my stories, and writing these blogs. 

Maybe my stories aren't great. Maybe they'll never take me anywhere (besides my vast and quirky —and dangerous— imagination). But that's what God has placed in my path for me to being doing right now. If anyone is touched by my writing, may the glory go to Him. It's His anyway. 

The other night I was talking to friend about many of the things mentioned in this post -- life, plans for the future, college. And how God knows exactly what He is doing. 

Because there is a reason. You may not see it right now, but you will someday. Be content exactly where God has placed you. Don't waste time longing for what you don't have or trying to figure out where you'll go next. When you get to that step, that season of your life, God will be there ahead of you, directing you towards the path you should follow. And if you're at that step and you feel like you should be moving forward but you're not -- just wait. 

Wait for God's guidance, wait for Him to show you what to do and when to do it. And pray. Pray for God to guide you in the right path, and that you may bring glory to Him while you wait. 

Maybe you're just so unsure of your future and it frightens you. Maybe you don't like things in your life and want change. Maybe you're hurting and just need to know He is there. 

Let me assure you, friends. He is always there. Always loving you, always caring about you and your wants, hurts, and desires. 

And be content. Content with what you have now, where you are right now. :) 

May God bless you, my friends! <3