“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20
I ended high school being passionate about so many things and nothing at all, at the same time. I didn’t have enough clarity about life or spirituality to decide what I should go to school for, or if I should have even been going at all. Thats when a Godly courage stirred inside of me and I took a blind leap of faith and decided to do the race.
Absolutely not the only reason, but a large portion of my decision to take a gap year stemmed from the lack of vision I had for my life and career. Last year at this time, I thought that one of the most important things for this year was to discover what my career should be.
So, I prayed hard to end this 9 months with at least an idea of what I should enter school for, or to know that I shouldn’t be going to school at all.
None of this is to take away from the spiritual stirring the was happening inside of me. I also had a very deep desire and confidence inside of my soul that this year would be more than what I was asking for, but that’s what I was hearing for God, not what I was specifically asking Him for.
Now, I sit in Cambodia in month 9 of my race and I look at what I’ve been given and what I’ve discovered about myself. Passions have been ignited inside of me. God has revealed gifts and traits that he has endowed me with. And lastly, I have been given a wild drive to pursue the career that I’ve now been given a clear vision of.
As for some of my passions:
- People’s advocacy
- Empowerment
- Sustainability
- Making practical changes in this world and the church
- Communication
- Reaching all types of people
- Giving Grace
And for my gifts or character traits:
- Calling people higher with truth, clarity, and love
- I am the “advocate”
- Gift giving (as of right now, it’s a way I show love to my team-mates, but I see this playing a large scale role in my future)
- Listening and making people feel heard
- Compassion
Disclaimer: God has full authority to change any of these things; my plans, my vision, my geographical place in missions, my career. You name it, my true desire to do it His way.
My next big step in this very big thing we call life will be to attend James Madison University in the fall. I am entering into the business school and am stoked for this next chapter in my life. I am also a little nervous because I haven’t done school in a hot second, and truthfully, I am not too fond of school. But with a clear goal and vision of why I am there, I am confident in my ability to keep a positive outlook.
As for the big dreams: I have gained so much vision and urge for my career. I want to start a business because I desire for my work to include empowerment, missions, and creativity. Within owning my own business, I will have the freedom to include anything and everything that I’m passionate about, if I put in the effort. I see this as my place to let the Lord change peoples’ lives. I don’t want to be the “boss” because I want to be in charge, I want the space to empower, create, impact, and further the kingdom.
What might that business be? Well, I have a lot of in-depth fantasies, but pretty much what I have as of now is a coffee shop. Maybe on a farm. Maybe I’ll own a farm to supply most of the produce. Maybe more than one, or in more than one place? Maybe even just a van I drive around to music festivals for a portion of my life. That might just be my start-up, not sure yet. I have a lot of my own dreams for what it will look and be like, but I plan to be guided by the Lord through this so I have no definite plans as of now.
And again, if you don’t see this pull through in the next 10 years, it’s probably because He has other plans for me, or he has other timing.
So all of this to say again:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20
I started this journey with my first prayer being guidance in what career path I should take, and I was given immeasurably more. Even more than what I could put in this one blog.
Until next time and much love,
Lexi
P.S. Who knows next time might be through another blog or could be IN PERSON because I’m almost home!!!
