Making plans have a way of getting someone excited. But plans already decided for you can be sort of a bummer. (Always keeping in mind there are exceptions to both cases.) Confused?
During the 11-12 school year, I was a Freshman in college who was commuting 45 minutes one way multiple times a week. Aside from school, other activities and friends kept my car and me running just about 24/7. Bags were always being packed and snacks refilled often. To say the least I was exhausted, yet full of excitement to never miss a person or event. By the time April rolled around I had decided that the 12-13 school year would look a little different. One of the biggest changes was deciding to move to campus when August came. May held finals, goodbyes and the start to summer, but most of all it brought eagerness for Aug to come and a "great year" to start.
Perfect right? That was the "making plans" or fun stage. But the plans already set in stone for summer was "all work, no play", which meant no fun. This mentality lead me to believe Aug couldn't come fast enough. Summer was just saying I would be leaving the college life to "go back". The idea of painting fence in 100 degree weather all morning and then babysitting afternoons/evenings just didn't sound real appealing, but money has to be made.
The funny thing, summer is about to come to a close and I've dreaded the move, the start to school in Aug. I know it's necessary though. "There is a season for everything..."
This summer I have had the privilege of learning abundant amounts of things spending time with (and working for) my 2nd family the Taddiken's. I've been blessed beyond measure by them since I was in the 2nd grade. I ended up not having to just paint fence (in fact very rarely) and I followed God's leading to say "no" to more b-sitting even though I love it. The experiences, laughs, knowledge, memories, and spiritual growth that I've gained is mind blowing! Not to mention I absolutely LOVE horses. Been riding for several years now, but school and life always takes away from #1 hobby. This summer I have rode a horse just about everyday and many of those days for hours/most of the day. I just can't express in words what God has done for me during this break. I love being on the farm, I love spending time with these precious people who play the role of my 2nd parents/grandparents. If only I could share the smallest details with you - we'll have to set up a coffee/ice cream time to chat!
Another cool thing about this summer... It started to get really comfortable and then I found out that my best friend and her family were moving 3 hours away. This crushed me. But man the ways God is working and has worked!
As much as I hate for it to end (the summer I was not looking forward to at all) has been one of the greatest things. You really can't argue with the "Author and Perfector of our faith". His plan was greater. Looking back the last couple months are a beautiful ending.
With all this said, I am excited for a new school year and everything it has to offer. It is just another brand new beginning. Something that is now the next plan I'm not sure I'm quite ready for. Much like the summer...which leads me to believe that He will do great things, "things so great I would believe even if He told me".
BIBLE REFERENCES:
-Ecclesiastes 3
-Hebrews 12:2
-Habakkuk 1:5
I'm tears, falling on my knees to worship a God who would provide for me as He has done. For I am so undeserving. I doubt and complain about God's plans before I see He masterpiece and afterwards I stand in awe, humbled His grace. God gives good gifts friends to the least of these.
Be ready for the plans God has for you.
...just another point in the journey and dream...
