The Plan

Lately I've been struggling with God's plan for my life. Not the plan, but the interpretations that everyone has of that plan. Being called to ordained ministry in highschool/college automatically puts you out there for the "perfect kid" comments. There will be those that think you should do or don't do things. It is extremely important to listen to your elders and people of influence in your life. Make sure you listen to their concerns and soak up all the wisdom they have to offer! BUT- At the end of the day it's you and God. Make sure that above all you are praying and asking God for guidance. Set standards for yourself, standards that are set between you and God. Once you set your standards and your expectations then everything else in your life follows suit. As was the slogan at this past years Louisiana Annual Conference, "If you know who you are you will know what to do." This is what I run my life by, sometimes I slip and I forget who I am, and whose I am, but when I remember who I am and whose I am I know what I should do. But as always- a foolproof plan is always to PRAY. God doesn't pick and choose when to pick up the phone, He is always ready to lend an ear. God's plan is the best plan there could possibly be, if you are ever unsure about something in your life, stay in prayer with God. Always Always Always. That's the best advice I could possibly give anyone about anything. 

Love and Blessings,

K

Should, Could, Maybe, Might be?

I think we are all guilty I playing the "what if" game. I know I certainly am, I will lay awake at night sometimes think of all the things that could happen or might happen. I'll think "what if I'm not good enough?" or " what if I can't do that?" Or maybe "what if I mess it up?". I can play the worry game better than anyone I know! I'll worry about the weather, about people, places, things, anything and everything I can worry about. I try to pretend that I'm trying to be prepared but  in all honesty I just can't help but think of the worst possible scenario because I lose confidence in myself so easily. What I forget is that it isn't confidence in myself that is so key, it's confidence in my Creator that is key to a peaceful mind. When the Bible says "lay all your worries at the cross" it doesn't tell you lay those worries there and pick up a new set on the way out! Now I know that it's hard to stop worries from coming to your head, that's part of our DNA, most of us expect the worse! BUT, there is no reason why you can't take a little mental trip to the Cross and meet with Jesus to talk about your worries. I can promise you Jesus will meet you at the cross and help you out, and when you come back from your mental trip to the cross I am willing to bet you'll feel better. A simple prayer can be the bridge from your trials and tribulations to the peace and shelter of the Lord's wings. 

So today as you go about your day, remember to meet with Jesus and talk about your troubles. Take a little mental trip to the cross and find peace in your Heavenly Father. Who could be a better listener than your Creator?

Love and Blessings, 

K

Wait For the Train

One of the biggest problems that young adults and youth face today is trying to be something they are not. I myself have faced this problem...multiple times throughout my life. Who hasn't? We are always wishing that we were someone else or doing something else. Am I right? One of the hardest lessons I have learned in my life is that GODS PLAN is always better than my plan. Whenever things don't work out, its usually because God has something so much better in store for you. So many times in my life I have been disappointed because I couldn't do something or because an opportunity just didn't work out, but from where I am now in my life I couldn't imagine anything in my life being different. Every door closed, every heartbreak, every lost friendship, breakup, and let down in my life has left room for something more beautiful than I could ever possibly imagine. Because God designed it, not me, and no matter how inflated our egos can get no one can argue that if the Almighty Father who created the heavens, earth, and everything in between has a plan for you then it is probably better than anything we could come up with. I believe that God probably laughs at us every time we decide we know what is best for ourselves. I can just imagine Him up in heaven saying "Oh my child, you have no idea how much better it can be." It seems like every time that I have settled for something, every time I have thought to myself "this is it! How much better could it be?" God has revealed to me something so much better than ever before. So don't get too upset if something doesn't go your way, God has your best interest at heart, and could there be a better Author for your life story?

 

 

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Time Spent With God

This picture has been in my camera roll for quite some time, I found it on Pinterest forever ago and every time I see it reminds me of something very important. It reminds me that any time with God is precious time spent. It took me time to remember that God is with me every step throughout the day, not just when I want him to be. This picture depicts the picture perfect (for some) devotional time. I imagine stormy weather, soft rolling thunder in the distance, David Crowder playing in the other room just loud enough to be audible, my favorite grande Starbucks Caramel Macchiato, and my "Jesus Calling" devotional set out with my highlighters to highlight the "best" verses. And of course, this is one way to worship and be in prayer, but on the days that the weather just won't cooperate with my devotional time or Starbucks (heaven forbid) runs out of coffee, can't God be in other places as well? Could God be in the car on the way to work? Or could we spend time with God at work whilst in prayer for our coworkers and boss? This photo reminds me that any time at all, in any place, with any people spent with God is not wasted, but in fact, wonderful time spent. 

Love and Blessings,

           -K

Welcome!

Hello! Welcome to my blog! Lately I have been feeling a little pull on myself to start a blog and share my walk with God and my journey into ordained ministry. Tonight during worship I felt God tell me it was time to do just that and I saw an image of this blog, so here we are!

I guess I should tell ya'll a little bit about myself. I'm Katelyn, 18 years old, and a Sophomore in college. I love God, Sweet Tea, and the SEC. I've lived in Louisiana my entire life and will continue to live here until I follow God's call on my life to seminary! I felt the call to ordained ministry on my life when I was 14 years old, I'll do a whole other post on that story so stay tuned! 

What's going to be on this blog? I'd like this blog to be helpful to anyone and everyone, but especially to other young adults who feel a call to ministry. I plan to share all the thoughts, struggles, and prayers answered of being called to ministry, and living out that call in College (the Wilderness) and beyond that. This will be an 8 year long journey, and I am excited to share it with all who venture to this blog! I'll also share any other little tips, tricks, and helpful hints that I come across! So...lets go!

Love and Blessings,
             K