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

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