Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
My best friend sent me these words yesterday right when I needed them! I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends. Lately, God has been working on my refinement. He has a long way to go, but He is started to make some real improvements. During any time of change, it is easy, at least for me, to feel out of control. Yesterday, God taught me another lesson in humility. Silly me to continue to believe that I have any control over my life. If I want Christ to be the author and finisher of my faith, I must submit to His will.
That is so incredibly hard for me to do. I have these conflicting desires to do God's will and have my life be a testimony of His love....and then my prideful, desires for achievement and success. I know this is something that I will always struggle with, but I am very thankful that God is working on my heart.
I have so many things to share about my recent trip to Mesoamerica. What an experience that I will be forever grateful for. I am forever a changed person and I am so thankful. My testimony of the Book of Mormon was strengthened immensely and my desire to serve others in foreign lands was magnified. I truly believe that God has given me some of my gifts and talents to do foreign service work. I don't know what that means yet, but I hope that when the time comes, I will be worthy enough to serve Him in anyway that he sees fit. I will post pictures soon.
Today, I am focusing on what I am thankful for...My family, my hope in Christ, my friends, and for today...because, well....things change in the blink of an eye...and I am committing myself today...to living in the moment :). I know this is a pretty serious post, but some pretty serious things have been on my heart lately. I will not be satisfied with contentment...
I love you all,
Em
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