Can I just vent for a second?
K. Thx.
Figuring out what the heck you're supposed to do in life is comp.la.cate.ed.
Just when I think I've got it figured out and I feel like I'm moving in the direction God wants me to, I solidify plans, tell the world, probably blog a little about it - then BAM the plan changes. It falls through or I feel like God has totally changed my heart on the subject.
This is how plan-making has worked my whole life. Or at least since I was old enough to really make plans on my own-ish.
Example 1: UNC's the last place I want to go to college. I pray (rather insincerely I might add) that God shut all the school doors but one so I don't even have to make a decision. Know what He does? Exactly what I prayed for, dang it! Outcome: I go to UNC. (And am super thankful for it. Hindsight's 20/20, right?)
Example 2: Plan out my life with this pretty nice dude. God brings Miles along when I'm least expecting it. Break up with pretty nice dude having no idea (wellll okay a slight hint/hope beyond all hope) that Miles likes me. End up marrying the guy. Boom. Way to work that one out, God.
Example 3: Prepare to graduate a semester early and start grad school right away. Enter ridiculous credit hour issue and me taking one last class at UNC this semester, only to postpone grad school. Aka only to reconsider what tha heck I'm doing with my life and why I want to go to grad school in the first place.
Thanks for letting me vent. And if any of you 6 people reading this know what I'm supposed to do with the next 60 or so years of my life, lemme know will ya?
I'm not sure what God wants you to do with your life, but the new blog layout is beautiful! Keep your chin up!
ReplyDeleteHaha thanks, Amanda! If all else fails I can just redesign my blog once a week :)
DeleteGod sure does like to throw curve balls! Since all the other things have worked out great so far, I'd just leave it to Him. Let Him flip your life around if He is going to :) There is definitely nothing wrong with changing your mind when it comes to a career...trust me! I never changed my major, but I've changed my mind about what job I want about 100 times! I'll be praying for you, Liz!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hill! This isn't the first and I'm sure won't be the last time I feel like my plans are all over the place and it's always encouraging to know other people are in the same general boat :)
DeleteBy the way - LOVED your save the date!!
Thanks! :D
DeleteI love you Ickle Izzy, and whatever you end up doing is going to be awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurenie! I love you too! Whatever I end up doing = business with you = awesome.
DeleteIn 'Follow Me' David Platt says "This is God's will in the world:to create, call, save and bless his people for the spread of his grace and glory among the peoples. We have no need to ask God to reveal his will for our lives; instead, we ask God to align our lives with the will he has already revealed." Praying for direction for you this morning.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quote! Thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement!
DeleteI know God has a plan for you...but if you ask me...you need to pursue a career in WRITING! You are an amazing writer. When I read your blogs it's like you're talking to me. Your writings are interesting, entertaining and mind provoking. You are SO talented! I love you and I know God will guide you in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Can't wait to see you and Miles this weekend:-)