I wrote earlier that I was taking some time to seek after the Lord for answers. While I can't say that I really have those answers I can say that I'm yet again reminded of how important it is to trust the Lord when things don't go quite as planned.
See, I came to Asheville for a specific reason, I came because I agreed to help work towards beginning an after school program for local at-risk youth. I spent much time in thought and prayer before making this decision, it wasn't made lightly. I talked it over with a number of people that I trust and respect and finally came to the decision that this was where the Lord was calling me - to go back home for a time. So I made the plunge and committed. Now, just weeks later, it would seem that maybe that's not what the Lord had in mind after all. Due to a number of circumstances that are out of my control the after school program will not be happening as planned. While I'm still confident of my decision to come home, I can't help but question what the Lord has in mind.
The door to work with this population of kids has not closed completely and there are some other potential opportunities here for me in Asheville. However, this sudden and unforeseen change has caught me off guard momentarily. I'm currently in a period of waiting on the Lord for direction and guidance as to where He wants me.
Looking back on these last two months I can't say that I'm completely thrilled with how I've used my time. But what I can say is how the Lord has continued to bless it and has allowed me the opportunity to grow in certain areas. While I truly have no clue what the next month holds, much less the next week, I can say that know the Lord will continue to be faithful and lay out my path as I go.
See, I came to Asheville for a specific reason, I came because I agreed to help work towards beginning an after school program for local at-risk youth. I spent much time in thought and prayer before making this decision, it wasn't made lightly. I talked it over with a number of people that I trust and respect and finally came to the decision that this was where the Lord was calling me - to go back home for a time. So I made the plunge and committed. Now, just weeks later, it would seem that maybe that's not what the Lord had in mind after all. Due to a number of circumstances that are out of my control the after school program will not be happening as planned. While I'm still confident of my decision to come home, I can't help but question what the Lord has in mind.
The door to work with this population of kids has not closed completely and there are some other potential opportunities here for me in Asheville. However, this sudden and unforeseen change has caught me off guard momentarily. I'm currently in a period of waiting on the Lord for direction and guidance as to where He wants me.
Looking back on these last two months I can't say that I'm completely thrilled with how I've used my time. But what I can say is how the Lord has continued to bless it and has allowed me the opportunity to grow in certain areas. While I truly have no clue what the next month holds, much less the next week, I can say that know the Lord will continue to be faithful and lay out my path as I go.
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