THIS Grass Is Green

As summer is winding down, I find myself starting to think about heading back to school and all that entails. There is a lot of excitement to come- with new classes, a new apartment, reunions with friends, and starting a new job. But last night it hit me.. that no matter where we are, we accept this "the grass is always greener on the other side" mentality. And it never ceases to amaze me that when I get to this long awaited bliss, I am missing where I came from. I want so badly to realize this trap before I fall into it again. I know on August 21st, when I move back to school, that I will have heartbreaking withdrawals about not being around my youth group kids everyday. I know this time, RIGHT NOW, is to be treasured. I was talking to a friend earlier today about how college has flown by. Where did my first 2 years of college go? It is unbelievable how I feel like these 2 years have been a flash! I have never felt this before. I still have 5 semesters of college left and hope I remember that every day is precious. Every day is a gift from our creator. One thing that is harder to cast away, is feeling like the grass really will be greener on the other side during a time of suffering or heartache. Sure it will be greener on the other side, right?! I am trying to remember that through heartaches > we cling to God. Yes, we may long for that day when we realize our wounds are gone - but let us rest in His arms while they are not. Lets stop counting down til the next thing. Lets stop wishing today away. THIS grass is green!