following the leader

I can't begin to describe how the Lord has worked in my life so far this semester. He has taken circumstances that I never would have chosen for myself and used them in an amazing way. God has shown me in three ways that the best things in life come when I follow the leader.

Control of my Body: God grabbed my attention at the beginning of this semester. Though I would like to say that I trusted God thru the entire situation, I wasn't. Once or twice I wanted to ask God why. Why me? Why now? God reminded me that, "my grace is sufficient for thee" & "all things work together for good." God has a plan, & though I cannot see how He is going to use this situation in my life, I know He allowed it to happen.

Control of my Ministry: After much prayer and consideration, I switched my college church this semester. I am now attending Windsor Baptist Church in Love's Park, Illinois. The ministry that the Lord has opened for me at Windsor is worth the hour and fifteen minute drive every Sunday and Wednesday. On Sunday morning I help with either 2 & 3 year-olds or 4 & 5 year-olds (they are so much fun). Sunday afternoons are spent at one of the church members' homes or in the Prophet's Chamber at church. Sunday evening Kat & I accompany congregational singing with our flutes. This semester, the college students began helping the church with AWANA on Wednesday nights (sorry Auntie M, we've tried to convince them to change to K4T, but...). Kat & I assist Cubbies (3 & 4 year-olds), so I see some of the same kids twice a week. The Lord has just shown me this semester that there is always somewhere to serve & that serving Him is worth everything you give. I really can't see myself at any other church--I can't wait to see how the Lord is going to use me in the future.

Control of my future (career): He works in miraculous ways. I wanted so much to be taking at least 15 credits this semester, but the Lord only allowed me to have 13.5. Every time I tried to add a class worth 2 credits, the Lord shut the door. Now I am so thankful. I am in the college play & practice 3 times a week--added to classes and work, I don't have a lot of time to do homework and just relax. I can see the Lord preparing me for teaching. I am so glad He lead me to Maranatha. I can see His handywork as He prepares me for a future in teaching English and drama & as He prepares me to be a wife & mother.

I can't wait to see what else God has in store for me this semester, but I know that I can never go wrong if I am following the leader.