Getting Excited

When I decided not to go back to college 20+ years ago, my aunt said I would never go back.  For a long time I thought she was right.   I was originally going to school to be a teacher.  However, after working in a daycare center, I realized that I don't have the patience for teaching.

So if teaching was not to be my profession, then what do I study?  That was hard to answer.  I just couldn't narrow it down, & until I did there was no point in me going back to school.

So, I just kept praying for God to show me His plan.  He kept telling me ministry.  However, I never listened long enough to find out what kind of ministry.  I did children's ministry.  That didn't work out.  I tried women's ministry.  That kind of fizzled out.  I might try it again as the church has lots of new families.  However, where I am being told to be is preaching His word.

So, with excitement, I start the first of many classes on Monday, September 17th.  I am ready for this new chapter in my life. Who would have ever thought I would be excited about school.  Go figure.

Is there something that you are excited about?  This world can be a depressing place.  Leave me a note to let me know what you are excited about.  Maybe we can be an encouragement to each other.

Peace Beyond My Own Understanding

Why is it that when we want something, it doesn't seem to matter to us whether or not it is part of God's plan?  As humans, we are selfish people.  Our wants seem more important to us than what is actually best for us.

I have been thinking a lot lately about all the choices that I've made without seeking God's will.  It doesn't matter whether those decisions were for big things in my life or little ones.  It often seems that when I don't seek God's will, something goes wrong.  Sometimes I put myself in the way of God's plan.

I am learning that whenever I seek His will before I make a decision, He guides each step that I take.  It just makes things easier.  I am even finding that I am happier in general with God directing my path.

You know, it's strange... God has been showing me that being patient and trusting Him brings such peace in life.  Is everything perfect all the time?  Not even close.  However, when I trust him completely, He brings a peace that is beyond my own understanding.

Is there something in your life that you need to give over to God in order to get peace in your life?  Leave me a message and I will be happy to pray for you.