Possibilities

What we think, feel and do at this very moment influences both our present and future in ways we may never know. Begin. Start right where you are. Consider your possibilities and find inspiration... To add more meaning and zest to your life.
Alexandra Stoddard

A very dear friend to me sent me a package the other day. It had a book of inspiration in it (she knows me all too well). As I opened it this morning to read my daily dose of joy, I read this quote and fell in a state of imaginating the possibilities of the future God might have for me.

Ever since I was old enough to start contemplating my future, I have wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. I argued with my dad for a while on why I needed to go to college if I was just going to be a housewife. It was simply a waste of money. Even now, my forever calling will be to provide a haven of comfort and love to my future husband and children whom I will one day be responsible for. However, God has shown me that He has gigantic plans for my life. And as steadfast as my heart is set on being stationed in my home, God has revealed that I am going to have to make room for both. Had I not went to college when and where I did, I would not be on the path I am today. Isn't God just unbelievably amazing?!

Check out this verse:

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)

Wow! Are you blown away, yet unbelievably gracious to the King of Kings? This verse is telling us that He already knows what you will do with your life! He wants to give you hope! He wants to give you the adventure of a lifetime! Will you take Him up on it? You see, God has a perfect plan for your life that will allow you to bea vivid light for Him. He wants to use you. But the problem is that most of the time we get to busy or to let-down to stay focused in the One who loves us most of all. Maybe you ask how I know this? I have walked down this path.

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. (Proverbs 16:3 KJV)

I can tell you with all sincerity my heart can bear, joy will not consume you until you are willing to go all out for the Lord of Lords. I have accepted my perfect adventure. I am ready to take on the world as a shining light for Jesus Christ. Are you?

Resolve to start your adventure today full of joy and hope and trials. I promise, God will allow it to be remarkably worth it.



Livin' with joy,
Elizabeth