“Faith is not believing that God can, it’s knowing that he will.”
Throughout these past few years, very few things have been constant in my life. Becoming a young wife; living in Orlando; living with other couples; graduating college; Dustin leaving baseball; going back to school for a second degree; living in a very familiar, yet completely different town; becoming a vegetarian/vegan; knowing Dustin as a student and not a student athlete; again, being a wife; being a dog owner; becoming a yoga instructor; completing a marathon; moving to Jacksonville; interning at Mayo and the list goes on and on…all still seem very new to me. However, there is one thing that has been steady this entire time: God’s love, guidance, and protection for me.
Honestly, I have no idea what tomorrow holds. Where will I work once I pass the RD exam? Will Dustin accept a job away from Jacksonville? So many questions run through my mind on a daily basis. The only certainty in that is that I will be a Florida resident until March 1, after that, who knows where, what or when?
One day last week, as I was leaving Mayo, a bolt of joy rushed through my mind. All I could think about was how much I loved my life. Over and over, one sentence rolled through my thoughts, “God is so good.” While I sat in Statesboro just a few months ago, again clueless of what tomorrow would hold, God knew exactly where He was sending me and why. What have I done to deserve this amazing life? Nothing. What have I done to deserve a husband that loves me more and more as the days go by? Nothing. What have I done to deserve a life of happiness, accomplishment, and affection? Absolutely nothing. I have done nothing but accepted Jesus into my heart; He did it all. By his hands, I am healed.
Last summer, if you followed along then, you may remember reading that one of my summer goals was to read the Bible in 365 days. While I didn’t meet this goal exactly (365 days have gone by and I’m still reading), this goal at least got me reading more. Monday through Friday I wake up about 15 minutes earlier than I would to spend time with God, reading his words and talking to Him about this life. It’s amazing the clarity that I am able to receive in just this 15-minute time span. There, I am able to gain strength to face the day because I know, without Him, I am not near strong enough. It’s amazing the peace He delivers even when life is so confusing.
Anyways, just wanted to share my tid-bid on faith; He’s pretty incredible. I hope all is well your way. This is my last week in my Food Service rotation… wow, time is flying! I head to Austin, Texas this weekend to celebrate a dear friend as she ties the knot in just a few short weeks!
Have a wonderful night!
Good health!
