The Master Plan

     My Beautiful friend and sister, Jen :)

Today we were able to catch up and grab brunch and I am always so grateful for our time together. We traveled to South Africa and Cambodia together and have had some unforgettable memories! God is good! Over brunch she told me she was engaged and would be getting married in September 2011 (fingers crossed) naturally I was filled with JOY and ecstatic for her and Corey. However, I will be in Africa. And I am just sad. There is no other word but sad. She had plans on asking me to be one of her bridesmaids too. Double bummer.

A few days ago I had dinner with another one of my best friends, Lauren. I am her maid of honor for her wedding in May 2012. I was truly honored when she asked me and was sooooo excited to plan all our festivities! (this is another thing i love to do) THEN....she broke the news that while I am doing God's work and seeing The Kingdom advance in Africa she will be picking out her wedding dress along with the bridesmaids. Once again, sad.  But I was reminded of God's masterful plan. He has been there and knows what it feels like to be sad and it is okay to be sad. He is holding me every step of the way. I can rest in his care, what a glorious place to be!

He's prepared and preparing me always.
Laus Deo.

 

"It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, He has His eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose He is working out in everything and everyone." Ephesians 1:11-12 [thank you rachel brett for your constant encouragement!]