Until I See You...

Adolescence. 

you've been kind

you've been cruel

you've been lame

you've been cool

I know these years are quickly coming to pass, and before I know it they'll be just memories. It's hard to believe that when you have those "It's the end of the world!..." moments; in which many American teenagers are very familiar with. This summer has had an interesting way of turning lives upside down and shaking worlds. I've seen and experienced they way death can crawl from the shadows and enter into our delicate lives. Whether it be in a friend's life, a family member, or in my own life, death's sting is harsh and cold. And while we hold onto "there's a time for everything under the sun..." we also embrace the promise that this life is temporary and the pain will someday cease. I can't explain how amazing the love of Christ is, and how much I've found it more and more each day. This summer I told myself I wanted to fall in love with God more than ever. Let me tell you, no chick flick or cheesy song can suffice for the amount of passion between me and my Savior. It's the best love story to be apart of. And while you may think I'm being over cliche or too open with my love life, I beg to differ. It's something I can't help but share. I'm unashamed, as He was for me. Time and time again life's cut me deep. I searched for love, but always felt incomplete, unworthy, and defeated. I searched for peace and found a battle in my being. I searched for purpose, and found nothing but meaningless and empty promises. Why did I have to lose everything to realize I had all I needed? Empty. Broken. On the ground. There You were, all along.

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. 

Revelation 21:4

R.I.P. my beloved grandfather.