My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
-James 1:2-3
There is one more thing which needs to be said… The testing of your faith produces patience AND a very large appetite! Why did James fail to mention this?
I indulge in fast food on a very rare basis but it’s been a Taco Bell kind of day, friends.
I have experienced quite a week of decision making and difficult steps. These steps are leading me forward, and God seems to be carefully guiding the motion. However, they are also moving me out of where I’ve been.
I think.
Or maybe not.
It’s tough.
Change is hard, even when God seems to be orchestrating it.
Or is He? Now do you see why I need you to pass me the chocolate?
My friend recently said to me, “If this keeps up, you are going to have to rename your blog from A Girl on the Doorstep to A Girl in the Hallway…”
I’ve been wandering around in the hallway smack dab between where I’ve been and where I’m apprehensively moving toward. I’ve been hesitant and God has been reminding me of James 1: 2-3.
Doorsteps are usually for waiting. We wait in expectation of a new door to open leading us to the next big thing. But what happens when you are not waiting for the next big thing and are pushed in that direction anyway? I’ve been thinking about that question all week, and I think the answer is trust. I just need to trust…
I told you that my one word for the year is brave.
Bold
Ready and
Available
Vying for
Everything God wants for me.
When the Lord gave me that acronym, I wasn’t expecting this giant change would be taking place in my life. The words available and everything are huge. When God gives you a word, you better believe He has a reason.
I will be celebrating my birthday on Sunday. With a new year and new age comes big change. I’m sad, apprehensive, and excited all rolled into one.
God is in control, and I will trust.
What about you? Do you have big changes happening? Are you wandering in a hallway rather than waiting on a doorstep?
I have a song for you to listen to.
I want to see you be brave! Just remember, my definition is to be Bold Ready and Available Vying for Everything God wants in your life! And even though the songs says, “Say what you wanna say and let the words fall out…” Remember to speak in love. Always.
Here’s to forward motion, friends!
Have a beautiful weekend!
Love,
Jennfier
I’m in the hallway this week with you!! Thankful for your words. They encourage 🙂 happy birthday Sunday. Take it from the girl who tried to hide from 40….it’s not so bad 😉 just be brave and then eat a cupcake!
Thanks, Kimberly! I’ll be praying for you as you wait in the hallway beside me! This will be 41 for me. I’ve survived 40 and am looking forward to this new year. Have a wonderful weekend!
Sweet Jennifer, I have been there. So glad to know that I am not alone in this!!!!!!!!!!! I was not waiting last year when God said I could be His hands and feet in the Congo. I was not waiting when the idea was presented to me to become a virtual assistant, and I was not expecting to be asked to use my experiences to write a devotional for people going through depression. None of this I asked for, none of this I expected. Yet when I go about trying to see it through, there seems to be more….now the focus also includes getting healthier. None of this I expected, and while it is a blessing, it is also overwhelming, and I find myself stuck, not knowing exactly how to move forward.
You are not alone, Deanna. I’ve learned that God seems to move in this way. I guess it keeps things exciting! Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh I definately think I am in the hallway, although a closet would be more like it. I almost feel like I’m in a holding cell. I know my life is busy, completely out of control some days, but I seem to have a hard time hearing, discerning. I am just trying to surrender and allow the Spirit of God to take me where He desires. Blessings!