Changes and Goodbyes

Well I'm back in Oklahoma now, stuff is moved in our house and now the task at hand is unpacking. Even though I was here last year much has changed. And I have found that I am one that (depending on what they are) is not the most fond of change. I'm learning what it's like to have roots down in more than one place, and how I need to strive to be intentional with the people I come across and then have the pain of leaving them once I move. I'm someone who needs people (let's be honest: we all do) and I get attached easily so it's hard to say goodbye. As much as goodbyes and changes are uncomfortable I feel they are going to be a part of my life for some time. I feel called to ministry and to take oppurtunites that God puts in my path. At this point in time I don't quite know what that looks like, could be the mission field overseas, a stateside ministry or just joining my spouse in the minstry God is calling us to. With any of these there could be change, but what I'm pumped about is that as much as change and goodbyes are hard to adjust to God's strength works best in my weaknesses! I love that! Also, I can do all things through Christ so even when the calling seems hard and unreachable it is possible because of Jesus! I'm entering my second and last year of Bible school, with this I find myself excited about the oppurtunites that I am going to get to walk in after this school year. Again, I have no idea what they will be but I'm confident that God will show me in His perfect timing. The question isn't if I'm called, but more so where to. The unknown is exciting and yet a little nerve wrecking at the same time :) but I don't have to fear, just walk in obedience and then I will be walking right into what God has for me. 
One of my friends always talks about being intentional, and I think God taught me this summer what that really looks like. It also became on of the reasons it made it hard to leave again, new relationships were started and old ones were strengthened. Now, it's time to uplift roots for a little while and be intentional in good ole Broken Arrow Oklahoma. I don't want to waste any time or oppurtunity that God gives me here. I think I finally get that now :) We always talk about loving God and loving people and it's time to put that into action. I know how much in my own life I crave relationships with people, God made us that way, so I want to be a tool that God uses in someone elses life. (haha side note: sitting in a restaurant and this little boy keeps leaving his mom to come stand by me and smile. :) adorable kid lol) So let's not forget that two are better than one, we are here for purpose and a lot of that purpose if not all of it has to do with people :)

 ⁹ Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. ¹⁰ If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. ¹¹ Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? ¹² A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken." Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Kind of a random post but it was what has been going on in my head these past few days :)

When I got to tulsa yesterday I was feeling a plethera of emotions and a bit overwhelmed, then I saw the rays shining down from these clouds and just felt peace come over me. God was reminding me that He is near :)