Amazed... there's no other word for me right now.
I know it's absolutely corny, but the illustration holds true: I've experienced an autumn of change. I've been through a winter of pain, doubt, and confusion. But here I am, at the promised spring of peace. All the stuff before had to happen, otherwise I never would have made it. The old leaves had to change colors, die and drop on the ground, or the tree would never have know the beauty of new growth.
I know where I'm going next year. Even though it wasn't what I expected or even wanted at first, I know, without a doubt, that it is where God wants me. And I am so pleased to be wrapped up in the will of God, finally in the right place, with peace-filled assurance. And - here's the greatest part - He has made me glad! I am so excited about next year. Finally! I have a destination, a purpose, a place that God has chosen for me, his daughter... to give me a hope and a future.
"See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come..." - Song of Solomon 2:11-12
You give me hope, and hope it gives me life
You touch my heavy heart, and when you do you make it light
As I exhale I hear your voice
And I answer you, though I hardly make a noise
And from my lips the words I choose to say
Seem pathetic, but it's fallen man's praise
Because I love you
Oh God, I love you
And life is now worth living
If only because of you
And when they say that I'm dead and gone
It won't be further from the truth
4 comments:
Thanks for your comment ... Yes, God is sovereign and will do what He wants to do. Yes, He is good, providing what is best for His children. Continue to learn to embrace those concepts now; your life will be far richer if you do.
Just so you know, it still makes me sad I never had the chance to direct you.
oh i remember the rock and the castle analogy. you're a good teacher ms. kuipers. =]
and i am soo happy for you and anderson and everything the future holds for you! you just have to promise me you'll continue to tell me some good analogies.
ha. anderson. sounds like a guy. i'm so excited about you guys future together. let me know when you get engaged.
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