When I was little, I remember being in tears when I first realized that my sister would have to go away to college. For some reason, it suddenly clicked, and I realized we wouldn't be young forever. We wouldn't always be with each other. My sister tried reassuring me, saying, "Kayla, that's five years from now!" And, surprisingly, it worked. "One year is a lifetime away, five years will be five lifetimes away!" I reasoned in my childish mind. But as it turns out--life passes a lot faster than you might think.
Honestly, it's scary how fast time passes. I remember when my biggest concern in life was whether I would be able to play outside that day or not. I even remember being proud of myself for remembering what the word 'fishy' meant. And, now, suddenly, I'm going to be an adult in three years. As things change constantly, it's hard to find comfort.
Matthew 28:20b says, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” When time is rapidly flying past and things are changing, remember that, no matter what, God will be with you always, to the end of the age, to any age.
Kayla Joy
