inexorablyloved

“I met a man in an elevator today who knew exactly what he wanted. And I found myself wishing I were as lucky as he.” –Joe Fox, “You’ve Got Mail.

I didn’t meet a man in an elevator today. We have a grand total of about 3 elevators in my school. But I did talk to a man today who knew exactly what he wanted. And I did find myself wishing I were as lucky as he.

It was a friend actually, and a passing comment at that. But as he walked away I found myself wondering what I wanted to do with my life. Sure, I know that God has plans that will surprise me my whole life, and I know that right now I’m where he wants me, and all those things. I know I’m young and I know that there will be plenty of time for plans. Actually, this summer God did a lot in me in teaching me to live for today. And I think now that he’s reminding me again that I not only need to live in today, but have a vision for my future.

I’ve been doing some thinking about what I used to want to do, and what happened to those desires. Whether or not they were simply young, romantic fantasies of life and ministry, or if they were deep down desires. It’s hard to decipher, really. I do know that whatever happens, I know that God really has it under control.

There was this quote I read the other day (via) that really has been shaping my thinking recently. I wrote it on my wall (I have a quote wall) and when I open my eyes in the morning there it is. Please enjoy.

“Trust in God isn’t a thin hope in some not very sure outcome. Hope in God is rather a present investment in a future guarantee. What God says, will be done. What God has promised, will come to pass. His word is reliable because, in his grace, he wants to bless us and in his power he has the ability to do anything he’s promised to do. When you live with his promises in view, you live with confidence, courage, and unshakable hope. You then become free of anxiety and worry. You become free of vain attempts to manipulate people and situations in order to get what you want. You place yourself in the hands of a sovereign God of grace who knows exactly what you need, when you need it, how you need it, and where you’ll need it. And because your Father is good, he’ll never turn a deaf ear to your cries and he’ll never abandon you in your hour of need. No, you won’t always understand what he’s doing and you’ll be tempted to think that he’s gotten his timing wrong, but the more you entrust your life to him the more you’ll experience his faithful grace again and again.” –Paul Tripp

May grace overwhelm you as you seek His vision for your life. I hope it does mine.
-Sarah