hmmmm......

It seems I do some of my best thinking in the shower. While I was in the shower today, I was reflecting on my "career" path. If you were to ask me last year at this time if would I be working with children AND enjoying it, I would most likely have said no. It seems to me however that as I have followed God on this strange and winding journey, I have found my needs to be met. He has provided for my schooling, books, gas for travel, and even a few wants. He has provided me with a clearer picture of how He wants me to serve. Last year I would have said that I have no ability to work with kids, today I believe that is where He is calling and leading me to serve Him.

The insight I received this morning is rather simple yet for some reason unseen by me and probably many others. If we just follow Him and stay on His path then our needs will be met. He has walked the path before us and left for us all the things necessary for our journey. If we stray from His path, who knows what awaits us there? Can we be certain that we will find the things necessary for life? It is uncertain. Yet following Christ, we can be sure of His guidance and provision. Does that mean that life will be simple, easy, and uncluttered? Absolutely not! But have you ever noticed that when things get difficult when we follow Him, there seems to be that someone on our path that gives us what we need. It may be a kind word, or a hug, or something more substantial like money, clothing, or shelter. Is it a coincidence? I do not believe it to be so.

What about those who experience this yet are not followers of Christ? Could it be Him seeking to draw them to Himself? His love for those not following Him is not less than those He has adopted into His family, is it?

I believe the tragic events of my life over the last few years have been planned and orchestrated by God to bring me where He wanted me to be. I still have needs: financial, emotional, spiritual, physical, and emotional. Most people would look at my situation and call me a loser or worse. I say I am right where God wants me and that makes me better off than anyone who has no needs, because I am trusting in His provision for my needs whatever they may be. I know He has walked before me and prepared the way. If I continue to follow Him, then whatever I need has already been met by Him in His wisdom and love.