Not Ready to Listen

Brittany and I have lived together for almost two years now.  We have a great friendship and happen to be very honest with each other.  (example- ‘Carmen, your cooking wasn’t that good tonight.’ 'Brittany, that outfit doesn't match') Not sure how either of us are going to survive when I move out in less than a month. Over these two years we often share our devotionals with each other. You would think it would be to lift each other up, which in a weird way it is. When we share a devotion with each other, it’s more of a ‘kick you when you’re down moment.’  More times than none, it is things we know, just not ready to hear at the time because we are too busy figuring it ourselves. We both want to follow God’s will for our lives, but often find it hard to discern what that is. I hate to admit, but sometimes I know what the truth is, but not ready to hear or admit it. I know in order to find truth, we must turn to scripture.

Today, Brittany comes to me, throws her devotion book at me. and says with a smirk, “read today, it was written for you.” I looked at her and replied, “I don’t want to… right now.” She continued laughing and insisted that I read it.  I admit it was exactly what I NEEDED to hear. I thought I should share it:

HEAVING CALLING –HEARING YOUR FATHER’S VOICE EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

MY PATH FOR YOU-APRIL 14

Dear one, if you walk with me every day, you’ll have wisdom for your journey. And if you’ll remember to come to me before making decisions, you will avoid some hazards along the way. This was a lesson that Solomon’s brother did not learn, and his scheme to be king let to his death.

So often my children make their own plans apart from me. They run on ahead without consulting me first, and before they know it, they’ve lost their way My desire is to show you the fulfilling path I have marked out for you; then you won’t waste time racing down other trails that end in frustration.

When you draw near to me, my Word, and the wise counsel of Christian friends, I will set you on the path I prepared for you all along. I would much rather help you avoid disaster than pick up the pieces afterward. I have far better plans for you.

Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 1:28-53

KICK ME IN THE FACE. This is exactly what God wanted me to hear. Lately, I complain about what I am going to do next with my life. Not certain what to do or where to go. Truth is, worrying is a sin. Planning ahead is a sin. I should be crying out to God trusting in His plan that he prepared for me.  Shame on me. I have a God that has plan and purpose for me. He wants to raise me up, if I will just call on Him and trust in His ultimate timing.

Thank you Brittany for sharing this with me. Even though you knew I didn’t want to be reminded of this you made sure I listened. 

Check Brittany’s journey to Africa this summer! ( www.brittanylenning.blogspot.com)

3 years late

I finally broke down and decided to become a blogger. Yes, I realize that I am about three years late on the trend. But if we all remember, I was late to Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter. All my friends had to set up my accounts for me. Therefore, my friend/roommate Carli is a new blogger (check her out  carlipatrick.blogspot.com) and encouraged me to do the same since I am entering a new stage in my life.  

New stage? Didn't I just move to Tuscaloosa to finish college? It is true... the older you get, the faster time goes. Come May 4, I will be walking across the stage at Coleman Coliseum to receive my diploma. As the months have turned to just a few short weeks, I am asking what's next? My repetitive prayer is for God to open only the doors I need to take and SLAM doors I need to flee from. Please join me in this prayer. We all know that I like choosing the easiest way. I keep finding myself trusting in

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. -Ephesians 3:20

So join me on this new journey discovering where God takes me next. A few things I ask for you to pray along with me is: patience, perseverance, discernment and trust. 

A few things to know for my few followers:

• Expect grammatical errors (Unless Kassidy has time to proof) - I always said I wouldn't blog, just because I didn't want to be judged for all my errors. 
• Know that I ramble - I can carry on about anything from one subject to the next without taking a breath. 
• My humor isn't that funny - Sometimes I think I crack a good one liner, that no one else finds funny. 

Hope you all have a blessed week and thank you for being interested in my new journey!