Of course....

Unless today is your Birthday, January 28th may just be an ordinary day. Well, to me it means so much more. Today is a day I will look back on The Lord's plan and not ask "why" but get the opportunity and blessing to say to Him "of course."

You see, a year ago today my life was interrupted. I was moved to the West Campus-the suburbs-the place where I grew up-the place that I told The Lord I would NEVER return-Katy, Texas. For a single gal whole loves and had made her life in the city I was devastated! If I shared all of the details or lessons I have learned this post would go on forever. But I can say that through it all The Lord was faithful and knew exactly what He was doing. The entire time I was asking "why" He just wanted me to wait to see the "of course." Trust me when I say that getting to that point wasn't an easy road for me. I wrestled with The Lord for a good 4 months and couldn't let go of the fact that it wasn't my plan. All a while He was whispering in my ear "Trust me Joy, I know what is best." I learned to trust The Lord in a whole new way through this experience and wouldn't trade it for anything. It was during this time I was able to truly surrender ALL of it to Him. All of my hopes, my dreams, my wants, and desires-that night will forever be engraved on my heart. I can now look back on this journey thankful for the West Campus, for the ministry He has in-trusted me with, for the friendships I now share, for the opportunities I have been blessed with.....(my list could go on and on)

I'm not sure if this post even makes sense but I do know that I am so thankful for January 28th, 2008. For being able to look back and to see the "of course." I know without a doubt that I am smack dab in the middle of The Lord's will here in Katy, Texas right where He wants me to be.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight...." Proverbs 3:5-6