So, I'm in Croatia.

So, I'm in Croatia. 

CRAZY!

My life feels so strange right now. But the way I can explain the season I am in, is with a conversation with Camomile, almost two weeks ago.

We were on our way to Shoreditch in London. I was using the satnav on my phone to get there and Camomile was also using my phone to aux our music.

She took the phone to add to the playlist and said,

'I don't know how you know where you're going, you can't see the map'.

My response was,

'I don't need to see the map. I just listen for the next instruction'

Then I said,

'Woah, that's a Word right there!'

The whole month of January, I had been thinking about what it means to have faith. We know that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). It is trusting and believing in what you don't see. Which is a lot easier said than done! But it is foundational to our walk with God. 

I resigned from my job in 2019 and have had some pretty big questions about my life and purpose. Early on, I made the conscious decision to have faith. It would have been so easy for me to slip into worry and doubt. Being unemployed, especially when a lot of your friends are employed, is difficult! I decided to learn a new skill (baking), focus on serving others and on being a good steward of what God has made me responsible for. I also took myself off social media, I didn't think it was useful for my journey and for where I was at that time. I felt happy, content and peaceful. 

Then, BOOM! I got an email about volunteering in Croatia! It came at the perfect time. Volunteering abroad is something I had always wanted to do and my parents and pastors were supportive of the opportunity. I felt peace about my decision to go, so I said yes! Now here I am. I've learnt a lot in the week I have been here. But that's for another blog post lol.

To be honest with you, I don't have a plan. I have ideas of what I would like to do. But a solid plan? Lol, nope. 

Whilst I may not know a lot, I know what the Word of God says.

1. That GOD has a plan for me. A good one at that. (Jeremiah 29:11)

2. That he KNOWS me. And if He knows me (better than I know myself, might I add), then His plans are perfect for me, right? It makes sense. (Psalm 139:1-6)

3. That His Word is a LAMP unto my path. (Psalm 119:105)

4. That my MANDATE is to preach the gospel. The Great Commission implores me to spread the GOOD NEWS. (Matthew 28:18-20)

5. That I am an ambassador of Christ. No matter where I go, no matter who I meet, no matter my career and profession, I REPRESENT CHRIST.(2 Corinthians 5:20)

6. That my purpose is to glorify God, in all that I do! (1 Peter 4:11)

And above all, to live a life of worship!

I can't see Gods map for my life. I don't know what He has planned for me and when. But, I am learning to hear His voice. I am learning to wait for His instruction. I am learning to look for GOD opportunities. I am learning to delight in His ways, and as I do so, my desires for my life are becoming more inline with His will. And that's the best place to be in, because ONLY THEN, will God grant me the desires of my heart (Psalm 37:4).

I encourage you to lean on God, for everything! Choose not to worry, but to have faith. Choose to be faithful. Choose to delight in your portion and to manage what God has given you well. Choose to spend time with God, not because He needs it, but because YOU need it.

And always remember, all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose! (Romans 8:28).

Until next time,

T x