Three years

Three years ago today God changed my life...again. Imagine being in a place of comfort, with a great job, surrounded by amazing friends, family nearby, inspiring ministry. In such a happy place you couldn't imagine life getting any more perfect. Then in an instant everything can change. You can lose your job and all of a sudden your life is full of questions. Where do I work? Where do I live? Where do I go?

All of a sudden a prayer gets answered you didn't even know you were praying. Three years ago today God put a decision in my life....New York. A day after I lost my job, my aunt asked if I would like to move to New York and live with her. I've shared this story a few times before, why that request was made. I cried as I read the request...prayed, made the decision. I knew it was the right decision even though for the next several months, even up to over a year after I had moved I fought it. Why would God move me from everything, everyone I know? I see some of those reasons now. Although I think years and years from now I'll still be getting clues as to why this all happened, God plants seeds in our lives that can take a while to fully blossom.

Fast forward three years and here I am, sitting in Pullman, Washington. Where I went to college. This was a great move, a great decision and a great reliance on God. This move wasn't something I jumped on right away, I really like the east coast and New York. I've had the most amazing experiences the past three years, I feel I've grown both in my faith and in myself. I wouldn't trade those three years for anything in the world. God isn't ever going to put you in a situation you cannot handle.

             1 Corinthians 10:13 'No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help you come through it'

Absolutely amazing. If I had known this before, I don't think I would have learned as much. A true trust in the Lord will get you through anything, even if you don't fully realize it at the time. He got me through those lonely months, those job-less months, those being away from my parents and friends. I gained so much through what I thought I had lost.

Being back has been wonderful. I have gotten to reconnect with dear friends, I know that will continue and grow. I left some amazing people back on the east coast, but now I know the true meaning of the adventure of travel I can go back. I can visit. More importantly, I can explore. God has given me such a great gift, such a meaningful spirit of adventure. I love it. I am so thankful for this life and this faith. 2012 is going to be a wonderful year. This next season of my life is going to be interesting. I know I'm going to look back at where I was 'where I am' and laugh, and be thankful for it.