When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.  (1 Corinthians 13)

I am a fairly organized person ...and when I put things away, I usually know where to find them.  But, in reference to our past ...those things usually find us.

First, we are found searching for more meaning in life other than from the routine.  Spontaneity has its virtues, yet so does routine.  If we've truly felt we understand the meaning of life, that does not mean we are not prone to stumble. And that is where we are found.

Our past finds us ...especially when we are discontent with our present.  We don't look at struggles, challenges, and conflict as opportunities for growth and maturity.  We want comfort like we used to feel, when the new comfort we should know comes from our Lord.

The old comfort was inclusive of our safety and security ...and often lack of responsibility when we were young. We were like in our own Garden of Eden, and many of us felt all our needs were met by our parents.

That's a good feeling.