I have never loved change, but over the course of the last year change has happened in my life in ways I never would have guessed or necessarily chosen. These changes have caused me to come to the point where I had to say "Yes, God you can take me from my comfort zone." It is in that we allow Him room to work and to use that change for good. I am in AWE of my Good, Good Father. He is provider, restorer, redeemer, creator, protector, and always always goes before us. Joy and Peace- two qualities that my Heavenly Father has restored to me in this season, and I am beyond thankful for that. Here are a few ways God is revealing Himself in my life.
For those of you who desire to follow me in this new journey, I would love to talk in person but I also will try and share through writing so that you can see what I am learning and doing. Thank you for your love, prayer, and support. I have been in Colorado for 10 days. I love it here. I love the people, the scenery, the weather, the places, and all there is to offer. I have been blessed to have my mom with me for the last 10 days, to help me get settled and to explore together. The plan was to unpack the truck and get my things organized, unfortunately the truck has yet to make its way to Colorado. Yes, I am frustrated, but in the grand scheme of things- it's just stuff. I can live on an air mattress for a while, and re-wear and wash the clothes I have here. I could choose to stress about this, and it has been stressful because the company we are working with has not been reliable or helpful; however, in the midst of these days here without my belongings I have gotten to experience so much. And the Lord is working in incredible ways.
I love my house, the house itself is great but more so- it's the women who live there that make it a home. I love them already. I love the way they love the Lord and love others. I am excited to know them more, but just feel so blessed to live in a place where I can be myself and feel cared about. I can see the Lord through each one of them. Not, only has my house become a home so quickly but God has provided a job for me. In a matter of being in Colorado for just a few days I had interviewed and been accepted for a 5th grade teaching position. I am overwhelmed with God's continual provision. I can't wait to meet my students, I pray for them daily and already care about them even though I don't know their names. I can't wait to learn and grow as I have the opportunity to teach them. I feel honored to get to teach at Community Leadership Academy- it is a prestigious school, one that cares about its teachers, and one whose main focus is for students to learn in a safe and healthy environment. My students will primarily come in speaking spanish in kindergarten, but by 5th grade should be fluent in both english and spanish. I can't believe that I have the opportunity to be an influence in these students lives, and to have them in my life. Prayers are definitely appreciated as I go into this position, it is one that I don't feel adequate for, but one that I know the Lord has gone before me and prepared me for.
I look at Isaiah 43- "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." I am thankful for this truth and for the way it is evident in my life. There have been so many moments where I felt like I was drowning and yet my God walked with me, and not only did He help me stay a float, but He RESCUED me. The mountain I climbed was steep, and I fell many many times, but He carried me to the top. He desires to walk with us through it all, and I am so so grateful that He does.
I could write for hours about the way God has provided, but here is just a glimpse into how He is at work. It's not always in the way I ask or am expecting Him to work, but He knows my needs and He makes everything beautiful in His time. Thanking Him for the way He is making my story beautiful, and how He will continue to make other parts of it beautiful in His timing. Thank you for walking with me. Thank you for reading and caring about me.
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