Direction

 I have been praying for direction from the Lord.   Direction on his leading to where he is calling me to serve him.   Direction on a community of believers in each me in Christ.   Direction on more mentors in my life to encourage me.  Direction in seeking God in my couples in Amanda and I's life to encourage us in this season.    Direction on more guys in my life to encourage.  Direction on people I can share the gospel with.  

In Proverbs 4:5-6, God calls us to "trust in the God with all of our heart." "And do not lean on our own understanding but acknowledge him in all of our ways."  God is calling me to trust him in his direction my life.   God is calling me to depend on him.  God is calling me to acknowledge him in all my ways.  

Right now, I need to trust God us still directing me and guiding me.   Trust him that he still has a plan for my life.   Trust him that he is still working.   And trusting him that he is still providing for me every step of the way.   Lastly, trust him he still with me every step of the way.

Joy

 In Debra Fileta's book Soul Care, one of the chapters describes saving life.   It describes finding ways to savor all of life.    She analyzes if you are truly saving life at this moment.    Do you have joy right now? Are you savoring life? 

That chapter stood out to me because right now I do not feel like I am savoring life.   I am not doing the things I enjoy.  I am still waiting for God's direction as to where he is leading me in life.   I feel like he is leading me to a Children's Ministry/Family Ministry position.   God has given me a passion to disciple the family in the church.  

At this current job, I do not feel joy.  At times, they criticize every little thing I do.   I am doing the best of my ability.  I am going at a fast pace.   It's hard at times when people mess with me for being a believer in Jesus Christ.