I serve an on-time God.

A year ago tomorrow, I was worried about not being able to graduate on time because I didnt file my intent to grad. Now a year later I am worried about not finding a job for the upcoming school year. It's crazy how God works!! Just in time for me to start school last year, I recieved a letter from the university stating I could file my intent late and be able to graduate on time. I also feel that God is going to provide for me a job in the upcoming year, but like last time, it will be on his time. Concidence or not? It's ironic also that the time I found out I could graudate last year was August 3. The time I find out about the job this year is August 2. HOW CRAZY IS THAT!!!!! But is it crazy at all? God knows everything! All we have to do is trust him. And with this particular job it has worried me about taking it simple beacuse it will be my first real decision ive had to make as an "adult". I hate using that term, but that is what I have become. An adult. As I was reading my bible last night, I came across a verse. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid." John 14:27. And it hit me. If im supposed to be at this job, God will provide a way for me and it will give me all the peace in the world because it came from Him. I know it may be too early to tell, but I finally feel my life is coming into place and things are starting to happen for me. Who knows what the future holds for my life. But the greatest thing is that I know who holds the future. My Jesus, My KING!!!!!

Faith

"God's plan for your life isnt a map you see all at once but a scroll unrolled a little at a time, requiring faith." Rick Warren

I really like this quote. It's simple, yet empowering at the same time. I know I for one am not patient at all. I'm at a point in life much like a crossroad, not knowing which path to take. I just want to find a place to fit in and feel like this is where I am supposed to be. I know a lot of people go through this, but it doesn't make it any easier. I constantly ask God what am I supposed to be doing, where is my life heading, am I going to get this job, get married, stay in alabama... He patiently answers, "Just wait my child. What I have in store for you is beyond what you could have ever imagined for yourself." I tell him okay, then go back to constantly wondering what my life will be like. Faith is the answer. Faith that He will work my life out and Faith that it will be in His perfect timing. I needed to hear this and to be reminded of it is not me controlling my life, but Him. I love little reminders like this and I love how my God loves me enough to send them.

times get troubling..

Life isnt always fair. Life isnt always easy. And life isnt always pretty. In those times where life seems to have knocked you down to the ground, you must get right back up and face it head on. For myself, it is a hard thing to come by. Mostly because i am as stubborn as they come. :) (which I am totally working on!) These verses help me to remember that I am not alone. God is there watching over me and waiting for me to turn to Him in hope and trust.

Psalm 34
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

Psalm 40:1-2
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

1 Cor. 10:13
...God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it

And life totally throws you curve balls. I, however, swing anways. As a result of me not being where I should be and being tempted by spending all my waking hours on facebook and twitter all the while wishing I was somewhere else or someone else, I have deleted these for the time being. I need a chance to figure out things about myself that I cant do when im spending my time focusing on other things besides myself. I know that I will come out understanding things better now that I have extra time to focus on who I am as a person and allow God to reveal to me where my path lies. I look forward to this journey He and I will travel together. I ask for your prayers as looking inward to myself can be troubling and and uneasy road for me. Thank you in advance for your consideraion and prayers.

Much love,
Cadie :)