Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
New Living Translation
This scripture really resonates with me lately because I can see it at work in my life. There have been a couple things in my life this past year that have completely confused and baffled me. One of those things I have not discussed (to the best of my memory) on this blog. Our church went through a very confusing, hurtful and seemingly disastrous trial beginning in February. We all were floored by the situation but God had His hand in it. Although to me it seemed like it was not going to end well at all God had better ideas. In the following months our church has moved higher and grown so much stronger in the Lord. Coming through the fire has refined us as gold and that has been tremendous. Although it hurts to think about the past the new converts and vibrant bus ministry that have been established recently are so worth it. Sunday night services that turn into deep intercessory prayer meeting are worth it. Powerful worship services are worth it. And I know that's just the beginning!!!
Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
King James Version
Furthermore, although I approached the prospect of changing my major to Education with trepidation, I now understand it is for the best. I knew that it had appealed to me for years but I really wasn't sure about changing from the security of nursing. This year has been so much better. I am so enthusiastic about teaching and can't wait to graduate and get to work. I have had so much more peace since then.
Although there are still things going on in my life that trouble me I know by looking back at the way God has worked things out in the last year I will be ok. My future is in the hands of the Master!!!
