..."For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you." --Matthew 17.20 ESV
life is full of opportunities. each day we are faced with decisions, from the simple to the complex. whether you like to plan your steps or not, having a bit of flexibility with each day helps the day go smoother. learning how to react with grace and patience can also make your day go much better.
in coming home, i find myself faced with lots of decisions. i have to decide what to wear each day so that i dont break the dress code rules. i have to decide what to eat. more importantly, i have to decide how i am going to spend my time and who i will spend my time with. i have to decide whether or not to take time out of my day to pray and i have to decide if i'm willing to be obedient to God.
i have been told to not forget this past year of my life and what God did in me during that time. i have been challenged to initiate things that i'd otherwise shy away from. i've been asked to step out of my comfort zone. i continue to get nudged by God to listen and obey what he's asking me to do. and i must say that it's hard. sometimes, the last thing i want to do is stand up in front of church and share something, or ask for prayer. i'd rather sit back and silently pray that God will speak into a situation himself and not use me. that doesnt really work. . part of me, i think, hoped that i would come home and be able to settle back into a more comfortable role than what i had been playing this past year; however, God will not allow that. and deep down, i am thankful.
i dont want to be who i was. and i dont want to forget all that God has done in my entire life, as well as my time at bible college. i was naive to think that i'd stop growing or stop being challenged when i came home... each day i am faced with challenges and i am finding God putting more things on my heart. however, the choice is mine- do i follow his will or go my own way?
as much as i'd sometimes like to go my own way, i know where that leads and i dont want to go back. so i am looking forward. to the future. looking upward towards a God who loves me and wants me to continue to grow. i am looking for opportunities, ways to challenge myself. and i am listening. listening for directions, wisdom and discernment. and even though it is easy to get overwhelmed by it all, i find comfort in knowing that God can use my faith, regardless of how big or small it is. and i praise God for that!
life is full of opportunities. each day we are faced with decisions, from the simple to the complex. whether you like to plan your steps or not, having a bit of flexibility with each day helps the day go smoother. learning how to react with grace and patience can also make your day go much better.
in coming home, i find myself faced with lots of decisions. i have to decide what to wear each day so that i dont break the dress code rules. i have to decide what to eat. more importantly, i have to decide how i am going to spend my time and who i will spend my time with. i have to decide whether or not to take time out of my day to pray and i have to decide if i'm willing to be obedient to God.
i have been told to not forget this past year of my life and what God did in me during that time. i have been challenged to initiate things that i'd otherwise shy away from. i've been asked to step out of my comfort zone. i continue to get nudged by God to listen and obey what he's asking me to do. and i must say that it's hard. sometimes, the last thing i want to do is stand up in front of church and share something, or ask for prayer. i'd rather sit back and silently pray that God will speak into a situation himself and not use me. that doesnt really work. . part of me, i think, hoped that i would come home and be able to settle back into a more comfortable role than what i had been playing this past year; however, God will not allow that. and deep down, i am thankful.
i dont want to be who i was. and i dont want to forget all that God has done in my entire life, as well as my time at bible college. i was naive to think that i'd stop growing or stop being challenged when i came home... each day i am faced with challenges and i am finding God putting more things on my heart. however, the choice is mine- do i follow his will or go my own way?
as much as i'd sometimes like to go my own way, i know where that leads and i dont want to go back. so i am looking forward. to the future. looking upward towards a God who loves me and wants me to continue to grow. i am looking for opportunities, ways to challenge myself. and i am listening. listening for directions, wisdom and discernment. and even though it is easy to get overwhelmed by it all, i find comfort in knowing that God can use my faith, regardless of how big or small it is. and i praise God for that!
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