For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
Jeremiah 29:11a (NIV)
Sometimes it feels like I’m playing “let’s make a deal” and I have to choose a door to open. And sometimes what’s behind the door doesn’t seem like the best choice.
And sometimes it seems like the only choice.
Tuesday, August 11th was a big day. A sad day. I boxed up my office and everything personal fit into two reusable grocery bags. Seriously?!?! 5 years of work life into two bags.
One of the things I’m doing with my new found freedom and time is trying to spend more time in this space. More time on this blog.
I am branching out. I’m even considering the 31 day writing challenge in October. Crystal Stine is taking over the hosting job.
And I’ve also done something I’ve never done before…my first video post! Really. Don’t laugh.
It is what’s on my heart and I pray you are blessed. Please ignore the crooked glasses and the closed eyes!
This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”
Jeremiah 29:10-14 (NIV)
When I said I would not return to my job in the fall if it were configured the way it was in the spring, I knew not returning was a possibility. I knew that and I accepted that risk. While it is uncomfortable right now, I know it was the right choice. The waiting, the uncertainty, the changes…all part of the faith journey, the growth process. It is stretching me.
What is stretching you these days?
I wrote on this same topic last year. You can read it here.
Love, love the video! Thanks for being brave and posting this. It's been quite a few years since I've been officially employed but I've yet to get bored. So much to do in the world. I pray God will continue to give you peace about the next step, even if that means wait awhile.
Mary, so nice to see you!! Love the video. You are such a good speaker. I am so glad you have peace in your situation as it stands right now. I just know that patience and trust in the Lord is always the answer. You go, girl! Love you.
Good job Mary! This verse has carried me through so many crises in life. Thank you for sharing. Love your video. I also love that I've sat at that very table with you!
Love, love the video! Thanks for being brave and posting this. It's been quite a few years since I've been officially employed but I've yet to get bored. So much to do in the world. I pray God will continue to give you peace about the next step, even if that means wait awhile.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I was so nervous posting this video!! I think I'll find plenty to keep me busy if I don't go back to work!!
Mary, so nice to see you!! Love the video. You are such a good speaker.
I am so glad you have peace in your situation as it stands right now. I just know that patience and trust in the Lord is always the answer. You go, girl! Love you.
Thank you, Kathleen!! I was SOOO nervous about posting this!! Love you friend.
Good job Mary! This verse has carried me through so many crises in life. Thank you for sharing. Love your video. I also love that I've sat at that very table with you!
Yes!! I have such fond memories of you and Joseph visiting…I hope we can do it again sometime!