The idea of this journey was wonderful, and I have loved my time in FL so far. But I like my structure, I like being able to have an exercise routine, and a dietary "schedule." And I like working toward something. These are all things that are important for me. So I am ready to move.
However, I am grateful, sooo grateful, for this time to which God called me. I have been able to slow down, relax a bit, process things I need to process, reflect, rest. The Lord has used this time to start preparing me.
I'll be moving next month. Well, I might start the moving process next week. I have a dear friend who owns a house in Nashville and is willing to let me rent a room by the week, at a very reasonable price. I will rent by the week because I will be in Cincinnati for at least a week or two, and I don't want to have to pay a full month's rent somewhere that I am only living for 1/2 the month. After Lauren's wedding, I will search for a more permanent place.
Please pray that I keep myself open to God's voice as He leads me to ministry opportunities. I am praying for a community of Believers with whom I can share in deep fellowship. I am praying for a community in which we are able to lift each other up in truth and love. I am also praying for opportunities to serve. I pray that I am able to totally surrender myself - what people think of me, what I think of other people, what might seem enticing, whatever it might be - so that I may serve God by serving others in a real, necessary way. Again, it's not about me.
