One year ago I left home and said goodbye to my life, my family, and my friends. I then became a part of a new family (my squad) and we ventured into the unknown together. I remember the excitement, the fears, the joy, the tears. But I don’t think anyone could have really prepared me for what I was about to experience.
But that season is now over and I find myself back home amongst familiar faces and familiar places. I thought the transition would be hard, but I have found so much joy these past few weeks! I am not the same woman I was a year ago. I have never felt so free. And what a blessing to live in this freedom at home where I used to be shackled with anger, loneliness, and sadness.
I still have no idea what’s next, but I’m kind of excited about that! What a perfect place to be – God has free reign in my life. He is in control. And with an honest heart I can say, “Thy will be done.”
So I don’t know what season you’re in today. Is God telling you to go to an unfamiliar place? Is He telling you to be still? Or maybe you’re somewhere in between? Rest assured there is a providential plan happening behind the scenes. In every season, Jesus just wants to be with you. Will you simply be with Him too?
We have said goodbye to 2018 and 2019 is underway! I can’t wait to see where God leads us next. I pray, like me, you find freedom in His will.
Much love,
Melissa
“What is this, Lord Jesus, that Thou shouldest make an end of all that I possess, and give Thyself to me? So that there is nothing now to call my own save Thee: Thyself alone my Treasure.” – Jim Elliot, Shadow of the Almighty
“Lord of all being,
There is one thing that deserves my greatest care,
that calls forth my ardent desires.
That is, that I may answer the great end of which I am made –
to glorify thee who has given me being,
and to do all the good I can for my fellow men!”
– Man’s Great End, The Valley of Vision
