A life only He knew I desired

"The Lord has and is doing great things in the hearts of men." I think that might be from the Word, but it just seemed to fit. The Lord has been doing such tremendous things in me lately. Where should I begin...

After getting through the initial greetings and reaquaintencing of coming back to the States, I found myself in a very different place than when I left. When I left, I was intimately involved in the vision of the Church (notice the big "C"). Then, while away, I felt like I was suddenly thrust out on my own to solidify my own vision and foundation in God. The winds did blow and I am overjoyed to say that God has founded in a tremendous way. There is a security that comes with knowing that God can lead you through some pretty scary stuff even when it's just you and Him.=)

So, now the time comes when I must begin living the rest of my life. The transition is over and yet I feel like it has just begun. I am a different person with a different place in His Body. In so many ways, God continues to take away the things on this earth that I cling to for security-changing relationships and images about the way my life "should go". Everytime He loosens my grasp on one thing he replaces it with something far more solid- a deep understanding that He hold me in His hands and will not let me go. I am so thankful for that.

So, while this next year continues to change and grow like a mood ring on the finger of God, I know that what is coming next is not just a passing whim from a God who enjoys toying with His children. He is gently and steadily changing me for a life only He knew I desired.