Another change is that we now live in beautiful Utah pastoring a church! I've been blown away by our church people. The kindness and welcome we've received has been overwhelming. But I'm even more astounded by the opportunities that God has provided. He has given us a vision for this church and this community that both Josh and I are so excited about. And we can see that all these years, God has been preparing us to be exactly where we are now. Even down to the professional jobs I held prior to becoming a mother. Two weeks ago, I told Josh that I at times missed doing crisis counseling. I enjoyed assisting someone walk though and out of a dark season into a season of joy and freedom again. But with us having two children currently and hoping for 4-5 children, I figured that my season for volunteering my services as a crisis counselor was a good 12 years away. God had other plans though. He put that desire in me at the perfect moment to be used much sooner than I thought. I'm thrilled to be using those skills inside our church and am in awe how God orchestrates everything to fit perfectly together.
"All of this is for your benefit. And as God's grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day." 2 Corinthians 4:15-16
Life is messy. Its complicated. Its unfair sometimes. Its joyful. Its inspiring. Its renewing. But be encouraged, all of these moments, God is using them for good. God is not the author of the dark moments life can bring, but he is the writer of your life story. Using the complicated and easy moments together to bring the plans He has for you to fruition.
Be present in today. See the beauty in the ordinary, the mundane, the everyday. Today is a gift. It only comes once. Embrace it fully.
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