what is wrong with the world?

This past Monday (4/16/13) the infamous Boston Marathon was victim to a senseless terror attack. We all know what happened and how tragic it was. It makes people feel like they cannot even go enjoy one of their hobbies without wondering if some lunatic is going to act bat shit crazy. We've seen so much tragedy throughout our nation in less than a year. So many innocent lives lost. These kind of events always make us think so negatively about our world and everyone in it. "What is wrong with the world?" I've seen/heard this question a lot lately. So, what is wrong with the world?

Ummmmm..... nothing.

*Gasp* Yes, I said that nothing is wrong with this world. I'll let this quote take care of my explanation:

"No need to ask what is wrong with the world- Look at everyone who ran towards the explosions. Everything is RIGHT in the world because more people are willing to help than people who are willing to do harm." - Author Unknown

I understand there is evil all around the world. There has always been evil. There are times when we really feel that evil presence among us. Yes, it's scary and unsettling. I completely understand why people question what is wrong with the world. But, then I see people say , "I just want Jesus to come back and take us all so I don't have to raise my children in this world."

Well, sorry, Jesus- but I don't want you to come back any time soon. I want to wear my wedding dress and walk down the aisle to my (already) husband and say our vows in front of friends and family. I want to move into mine and Kyle's first home and begin our lives together. I want to enjoy our first few years of marriage- traveling to new places and exploring, sleeping in on the weekends and laying in the bed until noon. I want to give birth to our first child and take in the joy of our newborn baby. I want to begin my career as a teacher and try my hardest to help the future generations of America become successful. I want to give our first child a brother or sister and watch them grow up together being best friends. I want to take family vacations with our entire family and make memories that we will remember for 30 years. I want to watch my children become adults and find the loves of their lives. I want to retire and enjoy our well deserved time off. I want to spoil our grandchildren. I want to grow old with my husband.

I want to go to Heaven one day and take in all the glory of my Savior. But, I'm not ready to do that yet. I want a fulfilling life with Kyle. I want to experience everything my life has to offer. And yes, I want to raise my children in this world. There was a time when I didn't, but I realized that if I live in fear the rest of my life, I'm going to be very disappointed. I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting what I want.

As long as the balance of people willing to help one another out is higher than the number of people who want to do harm, then we are alright. Nothing is wrong. Just because bad things happen in the world, doesn't mean this world is bad.