When I was growing up, I wanted to be a teacher, a writer, and an actress. Little did I know as I went through the steps of studying to become each of those things, God was preparing me to do ALL of them for His glory. True, it's not the way I pictured it... but OH how much better His plans were for me!
- Though I thought I wanted a traditional classroom of first graders, I learned from teaching preschool and kindergarten that I love teaching adults! God has blessed me now with the opportunity to be a 'teacher trainer' in preschools & churches all over the country and on staff at my church. SO much more fun!
- Though I thought I wanted to write novels, I learned from writing a children's book and ghostwriting a nonfiction book that editors are rough. You don't always get to say what you want to say, and things often come out different than what you thought they would. (hence, a NON RHYMING line in my book! ugh!) But, if I hadn't done that, and been able to write newsletters for a preschool for the last 13 years, I would never have discovered how much I love writing shorter projects- a monthly magazine feature for a now retired magazine, devotions for volunteers at church and BLOGGING!
- Though I thought I wanted to be an actress, doing high school theatre taught me how to be a more effective speaker. I don't upstage myself, I always project, I know how to wait for the laugh (haha). It also opened the door for an incredible ministry team that I am humbled to be a part of that travels all over (including Germany!!!! that's what the blurry picture is of, above) sharing with children's ministry volunteers workshops with a twist. We take a break from the blathering on and on by having little skits in our workshops that say way more than you can with just a lecture. I get to be silly, serious, and glorify God... who could ask for more?
Ever notice how you get a windfall of money right before a major expense? I confess, I usually grumble about it at first, but then I realize how cool God is to stay a step ahead of my needs. He gives me all I need before I even know I need it. He died for me before I realized I was a selfish, stinky sinner! He made the provision for me to make it into heaven before I realized I had blown every chance of ever going there without His help.
I'd love to hear of a time when God gave you something YOU needed before you knew you needed it.... I'm all ears- either let me know it's on your blog, or leave it as a comment... I'll find a way to highlight my favorites here later this week....Now, GO!
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us
while we were still sinners.
Romans 5:8
while we were still sinners.
Romans 5:8
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My grandpa bought me my first horse when I was 3. Ladybug was a beautiful red Quarter horse that I adored. She was too much horse for me and by the time I was 5 I had a little welsh pony that I rode and rode. Through the years my grandfather got horses for me and I loved them. My favorite, Chico, was the best friend an only child could have.
My grandpa died in 1993 and Chico died in 2000 (at the ripe old ago of 32). I spent several years without a horse. Then, I bought a horse for myself.
Years later, I realize that God was providing for me through Grandpa. My horses keep me grounded, connected to Him, and sane. When the husband, the parents and the kids are driving me nuts, 20 minutes with my horse brings me right back to what is important.
My God gave me you long before I knew each of the hundred times I would need you.
What a wonderful post! I am going to think on this one and get back to you. My mind is all ablur today, as I am once again fighting a nasty sinus infection and have a raging headache. But I do love hearing about God's provision even before we need it. Oh wait, I just remembered a very good one! I'll get back to you on it. Gosh, I'm glad I can remember at least once.
sing4joy...
I almost wrote about you in the post too! I think your trip to Cali when I was having the twins was the most obvious... but oh my there are so many examples.
i thank Him upon every remembrance of you.
I need to think on this. There are probably too many examples to count. Your post is about holding loosely to our own expectations and letting God lead. Darnitall, I still need to learn that. Every.single.day.
Nice reminder as usual. I feel so blessed these days to make a living at what I'm good at, too. I feel called to my writing - it makes me happy, and I hope to help others, and learn from others, through it.
God knows what we need, even when we aren't sure why he puts us where we're at. And it's so amazing to look back and see the hand of God in friendships and relationships I never could have imagined.
You have a very rich life! I must admit, I didn't want to be a mother either.. until my second trimester of my first pregnancy. One baby kick and I was hooked.. and had 4 of them! ~K
I love this post. LOVE IT! What an incredible journey God has paved for you!! And the next time you're speaking in the Philly area, let me know!
It is just so interesting how God shapes us into the roles he intends for us. Love this post. So impressed about the children's book...very cool!
By the way - meant to tell you that YOU ARE LIVING MY LIFE! Well, the life I'm striving for. For the most part. I'm wanting to get back into speaking - it's been 5 years and was only getting started when I had to stop - and I'm working on writing a book and I'd love to start writing for magazines. Those are my goals (not my resolutions because, you know, Homie don't play that).
So I guess I want to be you when I grow up. Except for that I'm older. But age is relative, no??
Blessings to you!!!
i keep changing my mind on what's my favorite post of yours. this one is awesome. i didn't want kids either. god really did an amazing work in my heart over that one.
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