Food for Thought

The other day as I with was Chelsea and her sister and brother in law; her sister made an interesting comment that made me start to think. She commented on how back in the day it was all about the hard candy, but as times got quicker, technology evolved and we have come to expect everything to happen in the instant a new product came about.....chewy candy! Many of the hard candies such as Sprees or Sweet-tarts, became chewable for our instant gratification.

Now don't get me wrong, I think these candies are delicious, but at the same time it is interesting to see how our drive for wanting things fast and in the moment has even effected food. Another example is sliced apples that now come in bags. Really? As if sticking a whole apple in your mouth and biting off a piece is such a taxing task. Nope! We have to have them pre-sliced and bite size.

There are many conveniences of having things quick and fast. As an example the internet provides much great knowledge and information; which as a college student I find very helpful. Used properly this enhances the world around us and connects people in ways that we were not connected before.

Not all things work or ought to work in this manner though. One of them being the gospel of Jesus Christ. If one treats the gospel like they treat there internet and computer, they will be disappointed a lot of the time and miss out on some of the greatest blessings God can give. Though there are times that God gives us immediate answers, guidance, and help; there are many times were one must be patient, do his or her own part, and act on faith. These times, just like growing a testimony, becoming converted, and following the gospel, take time and patience. So what's the pay off? A life that becomes fully rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, the richness of a life guided by the Spirit, peace, and so much more.

So slow down and smell the roses! Take life one step at a time, and whether that step is a slow step or a fast step, take it with the appropriate time.