Thursday, December 5, 2013

Dependence

I decided at the beginning of the most recent summer that I would truly start living out a plea, calling my life's author to do as He will, despite my plans, no matter what exactly that meant for my future. Looking back, leaving things to the Lord has brought unexpected, wonderful opportunities I could have never planned for on my own.

I am constantly reminded of His faithfulness and grace to those who trust Him. 

The kids at work often tell each other, "you get what you get & you don't throw a fit." I found myself wanting to throw a "fit"as I entered into what seemed like a period of silence as I patiently awaited feedback after applying for various post-grad positions. I refrained from the hypothetical tantrum because I knew that He would do as He has planned, despite me, just as I had asked of Him and that ultimately, I wanted His story more than I wanted to write my own.

I started praying for really specific things, a tool I learned in a small group I was in this semester and I started feeling an overwhelming sense of peace about exactly where I was supposed to be.

Our God is a God of clarity, not uncertainty or fear. 


He does not deny us delightful things. He isn't dangling these great opportunities in front of us to make us feel as though we are inadequate. He purposely shields us from getting things prior to His perfect timing so that our dependence on Him grows. 

I closed my eyes, took a step that felt risky, and awoke before a welcoming door that urgently drew me toward it. 

Now, I am walking through, with divine discernment, an excited heart, and a dependence that will move mountains to create the adventure of a lifetime.