THE WORD – “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.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Graduation Day June 28, 2015 -This was not our plan. My husband and I didn’t expect to be marching in to “Pomp & Circumstance” and wearing caps and gowns once again. But the Lord had different plans for us.
I thank God for 2 years of Biblical and Leadership training in Old Westbury, NY as part of Purpose Institute at Bethel UPC. The Lord directed us very clearly to follow this path and opened every single door for us, making it quite plain. I always need to be sure it’s the Lord’s will and He always makes it very obvious for me so I can’t wimp out : )
This was a major effort and involved traveling almost 4 hours once a month for an intensive weekend of training. Excellent teaching and wonderful fellowship. We worked hard for two years with this as a priority and God blessed us abundantly. Now we both have a 2 year degree in Ministerial Studies.
And we have no idea what is next.
But that is the beauty of Jer. 29:11 – God knows. And His plan is to give us hope and a future.
Have you found yourself in an unexpected place by following God’s direction?
Congratulations to both of you!
I think God’s plan to change me from an engineer to a Bible-study author would qualify as an unexpected direction. I’m still slightly stunned! 🙂
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Comment by Sherry Carter — July 8, 2015
Sherry,
Yeah, that one is definitely a stretch! Isn’t God amazing?
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Comment by admin — July 8, 2015
Congratulations, Cynthia! I’ve felt for a long time that a change was coming in my life. I’m not sure what it will be, but God knows best the plans for us! 🙂
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Comment by Anita — July 10, 2015
Thanks, Anita! Looking forward to hearing what new path God has for you. What a comfort to know His plans are always better than our plans : )
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Comment by admin — July 10, 2015