Right Where I'm Supposed To Be

I have been feeling for a while that I should have officially updated my notes/blog to say "I got the job!" Most people who will read this already know that I'm the new Pastor to Children and Families at NFC.

The journey was the most beautiful thing I've been through (except for giving birth) and at NO time in my life have I ever felt more RIGHT about something than I do about this ministry. Even as a new mom-there were days when I thought, " I'm sooo not qualified to be a parent, this is too hard, or I'm exhausted-how do I escape?!" (For those of you cringing that I'm not including my wedding day - don't worry, I know Alan and I would both agree that our everyday life together now, is by far superior to that September day back in 1995.) But so far-and yes, I get that it's only day 11, I feel I'm right where I'm supposed to be.

I am NOT writing this note as a way to get more "you'll be great" or "congratulations" comments-but to humbly say, THANK YOU to all of you who supported me through prayer, advice, hugs, and more prayer. 

My prayer for all of you, is that you find yourself in that "sweet spot" -whether that might be in your role as a stay-at-home mom, full time working husband or wife, in volunteer ministry, participating in your favorite sport, working a side job that you love, etc. To be able to pair your God-given gifts with something that you love is such a blessing. To find support and affirmation from God and those around you-oh, what joy. 

Today at Women's Bible Fellowship-Beth Moore said that you receive Salvation but you must seek out Satisfaction. So many times in my life I have felt dissatisfied, even after believing in Jesus as my Savior. Her message hit home with me in that each day we have to ask the for a re-filling of the Holy Spirit. I have believed and lived that for the last 5 years or so. I feel like this new job is God's way of showing me He not only wants to Save me but also to Satisfy me. I know that each day I work in ministry is the opportunity to either drain myself or to live out of a cup that "runneth over" by asking for the Holy Spirit to work through me. I pray that when the schedule gets busy, the volunteers don't sign up, I feel the need to be at home and at work in the same moment, and my ideas don't work out like they are "supposed to," that I'll be able to get down on my knees and know that I'm still right where I'm supposed to be-in prayer and thanksgiving for His wisdom, His Grace, and His Love.