My sister and I were watching a romantic comedy on TV the other day, and I was really enjoying it. The timing of it wasn't particularly good, though, as I had to leave a little over half-way through it to go watch the Superbowl. As much as I was excited to go hang out with friends, eat good food, and enjoy a great football game, I was a little disappointed at having to miss seeing the end of the movie. On my way out, I told my sister to keep watching and tell me what happened. She laughed and called out, "you KNOW what happens!" as I shut the door.
My sister was right. I knew exactly what would happen. The guy gets the girl and they live happily ever after. But there's something so satisfying about seeing the details, watching it play out in front of you, even though you know the gist of what's going to happen. In much the same way, I know the gist of what's going to happen in my life. I'll live, then die, then go to Heaven to be with Jesus! Yay! But like with the movie, knowing the big picture is great, but seeing how you get there is even better. I get the privilege of walking out my purpose every day. As frustrating as it can often be, there is joy in going through the process.
