It's a question I get asked almost everyday, "so Lauren, what are you going to do now?" or "what are your plans now?" Because I hear these questions so often, there are times when I feel like a failure because I don't have it all figured out. I have no idea what's next.I almost feel like people are waiting for my life to continue. Like I've hit the pause button for the moment and they're ready for me to get on with it. I'm waiting for someone to offer a suggestion after I tell them, "I don't know", but that hasn't happened yet. :-)
Questions about my future plans strike a nerve sometimes because I like to have things figured out. Believe me, I wish I knew what the next thing was, but I don't. I do know, however, that I'm not waiting for my life to continue, I know it's happening right now. However, I also know there's something missing. I'm doing things I love, but it's just lacking something I need. I just can't put my finger on what that missing piece is.
So, until that glorious day when God sheds some light on my future plans, I'm sticking to the knowledge that's He's in control:
He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and
to walk humbly with your God. -Micah 6:8
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and
to walk humbly with your God. -Micah 6:8
2 comments:
Another good verse is Jeremiah 29:11:
"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."
hey friend! Was thinking of the insanely long week you've had and it made me think of this post. I don't know of anyone else who would have had the time, nor the energy or the servant's willingness to give 12 hours one day, 15 the next, then get up on 1.5 hrs of sleep to volunteer for a garage sale. Hang in there friend - the gift of your time and your life this week is a huge blessing. Way to give your life to people and to serve. It's awesome! Blessings friend! Hope you're able to get some sleep this weekend! Daniel
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