Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Summer of Change
Transitions are inevitable in life. Some are brought on by our decisions, some by the decisions of others, and some come despite anything anyone could have done. It is how we deal with these transitions that show what kind of person we are.
This summer my life has once again turned on a dime. This transition brought about from my decision to follow God's prompting to change jobs and locations. I felt as though I was not thriving and needed more appreciation and direction. By submitting to the transition, I began to get both.
As I left California, the love and appreciation that others felt towards me and the work I had done was clearly evident. I know that most of the relationships there, though they will have to change, will not end.
I also am excited to see the direction God is taking my life now. I see a church who wants to reach and embrace their community and the world. I have been here a week and have has so many Facebook friend requests from church members who want to be in the loop of my life.
This transition though awkward at times (many times), has also been a true blessing in my life. I hope and pray that this time will show people how much I love God and the faith and trust I have in Him. I hope this time will be used for His glory. I know people are watching and trying to figure me out. When things are going along fine, people tend to not notice you as much. I know that this time now is when I have the opportunity to shine.
Lord, help me to be authentic and open to those around me at all times. As this transition continues, bring those into my life that need to see that people can radically change their life and be ok when you are at the center of that decision. Bring joy into my life and my relationships old and new. Thank you for loving me. Amen.
This summer my life has once again turned on a dime. This transition brought about from my decision to follow God's prompting to change jobs and locations. I felt as though I was not thriving and needed more appreciation and direction. By submitting to the transition, I began to get both.
As I left California, the love and appreciation that others felt towards me and the work I had done was clearly evident. I know that most of the relationships there, though they will have to change, will not end.
I also am excited to see the direction God is taking my life now. I see a church who wants to reach and embrace their community and the world. I have been here a week and have has so many Facebook friend requests from church members who want to be in the loop of my life.
This transition though awkward at times (many times), has also been a true blessing in my life. I hope and pray that this time will show people how much I love God and the faith and trust I have in Him. I hope this time will be used for His glory. I know people are watching and trying to figure me out. When things are going along fine, people tend to not notice you as much. I know that this time now is when I have the opportunity to shine.
Lord, help me to be authentic and open to those around me at all times. As this transition continues, bring those into my life that need to see that people can radically change their life and be ok when you are at the center of that decision. Bring joy into my life and my relationships old and new. Thank you for loving me. Amen.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Texas!
It is true. I am now in Texas! I know my blogging habits have been poor as of late. It is not that I didn't have anything to say... it is just I got out of the habit. I just need to get use to blogging again. I cannot promise any profound thoughts or extremely entertaining posts for the next few weeks... but who knows! :) Most of all, I just need to get back in the habit. Not sure what I will share yet. Maybe observations of my new home town, or new job, or why I left the old job... you'll have to come back to see. :)
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Importance of a "Good" Bye
As my life is once again transitioning... as I am taking the next step in this faith journey, I am having to say a lot of goodbyes: to people, places, and circumstances. Goodbyes are never easy. You never know which are temporary and which are eternal. But I think most of all, they need to be good. Not easy, if they are easy, they are not good.
When you leave someone and something you love, it should not be an easy task. If it is, was it truly love? As I head to Texas, I am excited to see what God has in store for me there. I already have friends and people I love there, but all of that has been under a fog of sadness because of how good my byes has been in California. I am glad leaving has been so hard. It tells me that I poured out my heart and soul into this place and the people here.
As my mom travels out, the reality of it all is hitting me. The vacation is over... the goodbyes are almost all said.
By being intentional, encouraging and even sad... I hope people will remember how much I love them. They will remember my patience, my kindness, that I was not envious or proud. I hope they remember that I did not boast and was not rude or self-seeking. I do not want to be remembered as an angry person, but one who keep no records of wrongs. Remember me as someone who did not delight in evil, but always rejoiced with the truth. That I protected them, trusted them and pointed them towards hope. Most of all, I pray I never failed them. That is how I shrived to love them, because that is how God loves me.
I can't think of a better "good" bye than loving like that.
When you leave someone and something you love, it should not be an easy task. If it is, was it truly love? As I head to Texas, I am excited to see what God has in store for me there. I already have friends and people I love there, but all of that has been under a fog of sadness because of how good my byes has been in California. I am glad leaving has been so hard. It tells me that I poured out my heart and soul into this place and the people here.
As my mom travels out, the reality of it all is hitting me. The vacation is over... the goodbyes are almost all said.
By being intentional, encouraging and even sad... I hope people will remember how much I love them. They will remember my patience, my kindness, that I was not envious or proud. I hope they remember that I did not boast and was not rude or self-seeking. I do not want to be remembered as an angry person, but one who keep no records of wrongs. Remember me as someone who did not delight in evil, but always rejoiced with the truth. That I protected them, trusted them and pointed them towards hope. Most of all, I pray I never failed them. That is how I shrived to love them, because that is how God loves me.
I can't think of a better "good" bye than loving like that.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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