I think back to a year ago- I was broken and unsure of my purpose and plan. I was allowing my life to be controlled by circumstances and was not trusting the Lord. Today I reflect on the incredible changes the Lord has made in my life. He has removed my doubts and fears. He has brought restoration to so many areas of my life. And He has provided WAY beyond what I could ever ask or imagine.
Last year at this time Colorado wasn't even something I was considering. Through a series of events Colorado kept coming up and I felt a tug to look into what moving to Colorado might look like. With a lot of unknowns last July I made the move to Colorado and I had no idea what was in store. The first 10 weeks of living here were spent completely controlled by the school I was teaching at. Stepping out of that was challenging but incredibly freeing, once again I had no clue what the Lord had for me. I spent the next five weeks job searching, investing at church, and really exploring Colorado. After a season of rest the Lord once again provided in my life. Within two days I went on a first date with the man I'm about to marry and I started a new full time job at Colorado Christian University.
The Lords timing doesn't always make since, but it's always perfect so I've learned to trust Him. I've waited my entire life to get married. Never did I imagine I would move somewhere, meet someone, and get married within 10 months. But it has been the best journey I've ever been on. Since our first date on November 5th, Michael has become my best friend and I've experienced what falling in love feels like. Through past experiences I had decided there was no way I could get married within a year, but God continually revealed to me that His plan was different then the outline I had created for my life. On January 17, 2017 I said yes to spend forever with the love of my life. We have been in the midst of planning for our future together. Only by the Lords orchestration, grace, and protection am I at the place I am today. None of this has happened out of my strength. But praise God that He is a God who heals brokenness and writes incredibly beautiful stories!
To God be the glory!
