Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Congratulations!

Today is your day!

You’re off to great places!

Today is your day!

So, said Dr. Seuss in his wonderful poem, Oh, The Places You Will Go.

And so says God when you say, “I surrender, Lord!”
Just a little over two years ago, I loosened my grip on the world - or I slipped out of the grip of the world, I should say. I let God know I was finally on board with whatever plan He had for me. And He has stretched me and blessed me ever since.
Tomorrow afternoon I will board a plan to Greece to work with people who are on a mission to bring freedom to victims of human trafficking. That thought is sobering and scary; but, it also encouraging. Because I am not just talking, I am doing!
As I think about what potentially lies ahead, I also think about what I have left behind.  I feel so grateful when I think of the places through which God has brought me, as well as hopeful and excited for all that lies ahead—because I DECIDED to trust Him and became willing to do whatever it takes to be close to Him. No longer was I waiting for life to happen to me—I am seeking life.

I have found that when I trust in God, He never fails. He knows the desires of my heart and is bringing things to pass, according to His purpose, in His time. I yearned for love and acceptance and he led me to my husband two years ago. I yearned for self-confidence and respect and He has led me to positions of leadership, relationships where I can encourage, and given me wisdom to help others. He has given me the strength and ability to finish my college degree, a dream I had almost buried. 

In each of us, lies unlimited potential and plans. Maybe not the plans we mapped out—no; they are far more than we can imagine because they are divined by God! God has SO MUCH MORE for each of us, more than we can imagine. If we use the wisdom and talents He has given us, if we will our feet to move forward, our hands to reach out— we will find freedom on a road !

Where will God take you?

"Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you” (Deuteronomy 31:8, NLT)