6.09.2010

p.s. this is only temporary

The world and it's desires will pass away, but the man who does the will of God will live forever. -1 John 2:17
which basically means GET OVER IT.

Whew, I feel better now.

This is one of the first things about following Jesus that stuck with me. None of the things we have now (including our problems, hurts, wants, desires, etc) are coming with us when we die. In the big scheme of things, it doesn't hold a great deal of value. Of course, that means nothing to us now, when all we know is what we feel and see and hear and taste.

Part of me is so excited about leaving this place. Is it morbid to say that? I mean, I just can't wait to know what it feels like to not worry about whether or not I'm gonna marry the perfect guy or have the perfect house or wear the cutest clothes. But then again, how awesome would this life be right now if I didn't worry about that stuff anyway?

Maybe a little bit of heaven really is possible right here, right now.

Anyway, just thought I'd share. It kind of takes the pressure off when you realize that all of this will be gone soon, so why worry about it? All we were really made to do is 1) be together and 2) love. Nothing else really matters.

p.s.s. this blog template is also only temporary. i'm trying to make it more "me" so i want to do it from scratch. wasn't loving my face in the header, so i put this up for a bit. as soon as i find the time to create something interesting, i'll be sure to show you.

i'm not too worried about it though :)

Love,
Jessi

4 comments:

  1. girl, you are so smart. glad to know you. many blessings!

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  2. Thanks Joi! Ugh I miss you.

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  3. amen sister :) you're so encouraging- keep it up!

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  4. Amazing how He works... I was looking around online at who knows what now, when I stumbled upon SDP. Being that my wife and I used to do wedding photography, I checked out the website, then thought I'd see who the people were behind the cameras. I found this link on the "friends" list and your comment here was just want I needed to hear. And how cool is it to randomly meet another believer in Jesus??

    Take care, sister. Thanks. Be blessed,
    Ryan W.

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