“Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called.” -A. A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)

There is no better quote that embodies my life, my emotions, my thoughts right now. I am so excited about what is to come. I know that no matter what, God is about to do big things. But honestly, I am truly cherishing and loving this waiting time, this anticipation. Right before I am about to eat my coveted jar of honey. This moment.

This post has been prompted by the fact that I am going next week to visit NYC. I am going with 3 dear friends and we are going to explore the city. Two of them have never been and I can't wait to show them the city that has stolen my heart. I get giddy over the thought that this may not be the only time I get to show my friends around the city.

Through this whole process God has been growing me and teaching me so many things. He has been pointing out sin in my life (painful), pushing me to rely totally on Him (comforting), and making me fall in love with the promises in His Word (hopeful). Truly, God has been nothing but faithful to me during this time of transition. I literally can't remember another time in my life where I have been so challenged and pushed in my faith. The process has been painful, agonizing, and many-a-tear have been shed. Yet through it all God has taught me so many valuable lessons.

Reading this may seem like my life has been so terrible-how has this time been sweeter than honey? I have never felt so close to Christ. His goodness. His faithfulness. His hope. God has through His grace given me a new life and I am so excited to show others of this new life. So terrible is not the word. Faithful, gracious, loving are definitely words.

So yes, the future will be amazing. But right now, the moment right before you stick your hand in the jar and eat the honey, this is the time I am treasuring. This is the time that I am growing and learning and falling even more in love with Christ. And I know that God is faithful to not let this be just a moment, a blip in my humdrum life. I know God will continue to grow me and use me.