longing for the new

I am longing for the day when God will make all things new. No more ISIS terrorists, no more Ebola outbreaks, no persecution of the saints. No fighting, poverty, racism, sickness, sleepless nights, depression, anxiety, jealousy, feelings of being left out; politics, crime, shedding of innocent blood. No more snide remarks; misunderstandings. No more long nights staring at the clock willing it to move because you can't sleep because of double ear infections (ahem). No more tears, heartache, or pain.