I feel like I've been saying this a lot lately.
To FireGirl, who can't wait to be all grown up (already!), when she asks to do something, and I assure her that she will be able to, soon enough.
To a few people, whose current struggles are so familiar to me, when I assure them that this too shall pass, soon enough.
To myself and FireMan, as we pay off debt, as I try to remind us that we will get there, soon enough.
And yes, to myself, when I look at so many things I want to do, then remember the importance of balance, and keep in mind that it will come, soon enough.
It's such a funny phrase: soon enough.
A contradiction of sorts, but containing all kinds of truth.
The words themselves contain both eager anticipation for what is to come, with contentment with where you are now.
Soon enough
In many ways, it's profound.
Soon = before long; in the near future
Enough = adequate for the want or need; sufficient for the purpose or desire
Wow.
It will happen before long, sufficient for the purpose, adequate for the need.
Soon enough.
I think it's something we all struggle with at times, realizing that our timing is not God's timing is not life's timing. Realizing that just because we want something now, doesn't mean that having it now is sufficient for the purpose. Realizing that sometimes it is in waiting that we discover what truly is adequate for our need.
Soon enough.
Such a small, simple phrase yet so big in meaning.
2 comments:
You're preaching to the choir, friend :) I think God has me in a perpetual state of waiting and anticipating. Despite my frustration, I know that He is faithful and is working in my life to bring about a plan only He could design.
Really like this. So simple and profound as you said. So good to keep in mind.
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