This morning's chapter was all about God's will. The way she spoke about His will just seemed to strike me in an odd and happy way this morning. I remember after Ellie's death, I didn't want to go back to work, I didn't want to be in my house, I didn't really know what I wanted. I remember saying, I just don't know what God is doing with me, what His will is for my life. I got past it, kept on living life the best I knew how.
This morning, Priscilla (first names because I feel like we'd be good friends!) reminded me of something I was taught a long time ago, but have since tucked away somewhere. That God's will isn't an end goal, it's not some destination along this path of life. God's will for me is that I depend on Him and I seek Him every day. God's will for my life is that I keep praying, I depend on Him for my strength and my peace, that I show others the love of Jesus, that I Honor God, I walk in obedience to him and engage fully with an attitude of gratitude.
It's not something I should keep looking for, it's something I do each day. And when I do those things each day, His plan, His will for my life will happen.
So I am excited to announce God's next plan for my life. For 14 years I have worked in the same school...the only school I've ever worked at. That school has seen me through the birth of all my children, the death of one, my husband going to college, my husband's new jobs and so much more. For years I haven't understood why God keeps making me drive 45 minutes to work, but I love my job so I trusted Him. Every year something has happened that's shown me why I'm still there, so I keep on praying and showing gratitude to Him for that job.
This year, God opened the door to another school. A school 10 minutes from my house. The same school that Noah went to when Ellie was sick. The same school that created Ellie's Adventure Song. the school that made a butterfly garden dedicated to Ellie. This school that opened their sweet arms to my family 7 years ago...will now be my new work home!
To my Sycamore Family, I love you. Thank you for always allowing me in your lives. You are an amazing group of people who show love like no other. Never forget to find the good in each day! To my Panthers, you know I love you. I'm sorry I didn't get to hug you one last time, but I will be thinking about you and praying for you!
To my new Cheetah family...I can't wait to be part of this community, to meet you all and hug your necks, whenever that may be!
Prayers, Praise and Pink
~Carly
