Brand New

Road Trip

And.. the day has finally come! I arrived right outside of the city of Dallas, Texas, in the town of Addison, just this evening around 8:00p.m. -after two veryyy long days of driving! I'm exhausted.. but also thrilled. :) From what I have seen so far, it's a great area! Busy city feel, which I like. I was just telling a friend, It is an interesting feeling to know you are about to step smack-dab in the middle of God's will for your life at the time being. To be exactly where He wants you, when He wants you there. It's a feeling of excitement, wonder, and I'd be lying if I didn't say-a bit of intimidation. 

Now on the contrary to the intimidation factor, there is actually a great sense of assurance and confidence I have found in all of this. Let me explain... I'm a firm believer that "God does not call the equipped, but he equips the called." I really love how Paul explains (in 1 Corinthians 1) that God's "weakness" is stronger than our strength and his "foolishness" wiser than our wisdom. God is so very far above us, even at our strong points, and yet He chooses and uses us for His will. When we're broken and humiliated He raises us up to be more than conquerors-through HIM! He makes something brilliant out of our mess, and in return receives the glory He so greatly deserves. 

The last few days I have felt so secure, so grounded, so... owned by God. It's as though I can feel His hand over me, truly guiding each new step. It's a confidence not at all found in myself. For if it were up to me, moving across the country by myself, I guarantee I'd bring the house down...in a not so good way. But I'm realizing its not up to me to figure everything out, to know exactly what to do, say, think, feel. It's up to me to trust in God and lean not on my own understanding. It's up to me to believe in verses like Jeremiah 17:7-8, "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord- whose confidence is in Him..." When you are "blessed," when you are made like that strong, fruitful tree, your roots of life go deep in God- and THAT is assuring. 

I know that God has called me to Masters Commission USA at such a time as this, for a reason. I know that I am about to be stretched- probably in ways I didn't even know you could be stretched. ha ha. Part of me is ecstatic and my brain tells me to be scared. But my spirit tells me to trust, believe, know that I never walk alone, and to belt in for the ride of my life. I'm gonna go with that :)

I decided I would start this blog as I start this new season of life. I figure it will help me to keep friends back home better updated regularly. I miss you all so much already. Enjoy the read and a few pics from the road trip with mama dukes. I tried to post an entertaining video from the drive but had some technical difficulties so hopefully I'll get it up at some point. 

Peace & Love,

Grace