This Sunday was an extremely hard one for me. It was the first time that I saw the extension team back at my church from Northland. I was so discouraged because I want to be where they are. I want to be going to school, but I'm not. I cried for a little while--then I remembered a little motto that I've kinda been holding on to for a while--Most problems in the life of a believer are due to a wrong view of who God is. So, I thought about the situation. Is God really good?? Why isn't He giving me what I want when I want it?? Do we ever verbalize these questions?? No, but how many times do we think them? Then I remembered something that I read in Psalms--I know the Lord is good. His plans are not always my plans--but you know what?? They're much better than my plans!! If I were back at school right now, I wouldn't have the new job that I have. I would not have been able to share my testimony or the gospel with these ladies that are in need of a Savior. God is teaching me--stretching me beyond my comfort level in many different areas of my life that I'd never be able to be stretched in if I were at school.
I was reminded not to long ago by a friend--"God can work outside of Northland." That was exactly what I needed to hear. God is the same God wherever I am--wherever I go or whatever changes occur in my life--He remains the same. He is not limited to a Bible college, church, home, work environment--His work is powerful and will be done despite my failings. I am so thankful that He uses weak vessles to carry such a marvelous message.
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