thief.

so my friend and i were talking about everything tonight. our president elect, the world... how our nation's going to hell in a hand basket. haha... just kidding (kind of). i have just always wanted to use that phrase appropriately.

anyways. she asked me if i thought we were all going to die soon. she said she thinks that Jesus will not come for those who believe in him, until he's taken the desire we have to live on earth, away... she said she just has so much life in her.

i have so much life in me too. i know there are a ton of things i still want to do so badly. before i go to heaven that is...

but i don't think Jesus will take away our desire for life here on earth. i think the whole point he was trying to make by saying he would come like a thief in the night - is so that we would prepare ourselves. he doesn't want to take away our passion to live - he just wanted to make the passion we have for dwelling with him in eternity all the bigger than our longing for earth.

how do i get to that place? where my passion for eternity far outweighs all my passions for what i've yet to experience... being a wife, mom, teacher? 

if i would immerse myself in the great love and favor of my creator - maybe i would long for an eternity with him, more than i would seek my hopes for this lifetime.