Life never turns out like you expect, but it is always better when you can appreciate what God is doing through life's circumstances! I am learning to glory in the mystery of the unknown and appreciate what is here and now. Most of the time, I live life focused on the "next thing". I'm realizing that I miss the gift of "now" by doing that.
Don't underestimate what God can do through your dreams and desires. Love God and pursue your dreams! There are seasons in life when doubt creeps in for whatever reason, but there is always a good friend or some other source to remind me of God's hand working things together. Just move forward and trust His leading! Guaranteed He will close the doors that He wills to close! He makes no mistakes and He'll never leave nor forsake His children. A good reminder.
Another transition awaits me. I am excited to see what lies ahead in the next chapter and yet I am beginning to grieve the loss of those I will leave behind. The timing is right and preparations have been made. God has confirmed. There will be no turning back now unless His hand unravels the pieces. In a strange way, I can relate to the baby birds that have been preparing for the day they will be pushed out of the nest for their first solo flight. (though not my first) I imagine that they tremble as they sit ready, peering down over the nest where the great wide-world awaits their exploration! At first flight, I'm sure they fall a few feet before they learn to open their wings and let the wind carry them wherever. How exciting it must be for that little bird to realize that all he needs to do is open his wings and effortlessly glide on its current. He knows not the destination of his journey. He's just along for the ride. What a view that must be!
Many days I stand on the edge of the unknown flapping my wings in a panic because I am not resting in the strength that is there to carry me. I am prone to forget how I was created to glide effortlessly on His strength that carries me where He wills. My flapping and carrying on doesn't change the course of the wind. It is futility at best. May tomorrow be the day I take off and glide effortlessly on the grace and strength that God gives to carry me through the day! No flapping and no complaining!
