I think there are several promises I am waiting for. Such as, a horse ministry, to teach H.S. Bible, etc. I think I feel like I am never sure who is supposed to make the first move, me or God. Sometimes I feel like I am missing opportunities by not moving. But I took some comfort in what Shelia said, "If God has planted a dream or vision in us, we will not miss it."
I am wanting/waiting a career. I've been doing a few part-time jobs this whole year...and one of them has been rough on me. I think a design career is in the making...but I just keep praying and hoping that this is a path that God wants me down. And if not...I'm praying that He'll show me a new path soon and give me the patience and courage to do it.
Carissa-I felt like that last year a lot. God has taken me into a whole new "job description" this year. I had to learn to stop praying for what I thought God wanted me to do and ask for his vision and my vision to be the same. He has developed a whole new concept of what my "career" is.
Carissa and Tori, its so amazing how much we have in common but live so far away from each other or have never met. I keep meeting women who are unsatisfied with some part of there life, if not all of it. Its comforting to know that others feel the same way. I had no idea that the majority of women have this God given desire to be fulfilled and to have a purpose driven life. I thought I was the weird one. hehe :)
I know what you mean when you guys are talking about career. My husband can attest to this. I was so miserable and so unfulfilled with my life. Recently married and confused on what my goals and plans were for a career. School wasn't meeting my needs and neither was my part-time job at the time. The only sense of peace I felt during that time was when Joshua said I could get my Great Dane puppy, Duke. I didn't realize it until 6 to 8 months later that all I wanted to be was a Mom! lol
Right now I am one class away from graduating college with my Psychology degree and working for a company where I teach/assist mentally handicapped individuals to be more independent. It's nice doing something in my field, but I am looking forward someday to being a MOM.
Currently, I see jumping into that right now is hasty on my part. Joshua and I need more time for us and to accomplish a few more things before a family starts. The hardest thing was just figuring it out and I praise God for showing it to me. Now I just have to wait. :)
wow. I am so glad we are doing this blog! I don't feel like I am so alone in my desires. I am glad Jer and I have Lily, but jer's friend from work just had a baby and when I held the little 6lb joy, I was breaking inside to have a little one that depended on me like that. I know its not the right time yet, but its crazy how a year has totally changed my perspective.
Welcome to Women4Virtue! We are a group of 9 ladies from around the country who have a passion for Jesus Christ. We are studying the book titled "When a Women Trusts God" written by Sheila Walsh. We hope to to draw closer to God and each other by exploring God's plan for our lives.
I think there are several promises I am waiting for. Such as, a horse ministry, to teach H.S. Bible, etc. I think I feel like I am never sure who is supposed to make the first move, me or God. Sometimes I feel like I am missing opportunities by not moving. But I took some comfort in what Shelia said, "If God has planted a dream or vision in us, we will not miss it."
ReplyDeleteI am wanting/waiting a career. I've been doing a few part-time jobs this whole year...and one of them has been rough on me. I think a design career is in the making...but I just keep praying and hoping that this is a path that God wants me down. And if not...I'm praying that He'll show me a new path soon and give me the patience and courage to do it.
ReplyDeleteCarissa-I felt like that last year a lot. God has taken me into a whole new "job description" this year. I had to learn to stop praying for what I thought God wanted me to do and ask for his vision and my vision to be the same. He has developed a whole new concept of what my "career" is.
ReplyDeleteCarissa and Tori, its so amazing how much we have in common but live so far away from each other or have never met. I keep meeting women who are unsatisfied with some part of there life, if not all of it. Its comforting to know that others feel the same way. I had no idea that the majority of women have this God given desire to be fulfilled and to have a purpose driven life. I thought I was the weird one. hehe :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean when you guys are talking about career. My husband can attest to this. I was so miserable and so unfulfilled with my life. Recently married and confused on what my goals and plans were for a career. School wasn't meeting my needs and neither was my part-time job at the time. The only sense of peace I felt during that time was when Joshua said I could get my Great Dane puppy, Duke. I didn't realize it until 6 to 8 months later that all I wanted to be was a Mom! lol
Right now I am one class away from graduating college with my Psychology degree and working for a company where I teach/assist mentally handicapped individuals to be more independent. It's nice doing something in my field, but I am looking forward someday to being a MOM.
Currently, I see jumping into that right now is hasty on my part. Joshua and I need more time for us and to accomplish a few more things before a family starts. The hardest thing was just figuring it out and I praise God for showing it to me. Now I just have to wait. :)
lol maybe that is why I am a 'MOTHER' to chicks, dogs and horses... I just need to be a mom.
ReplyDeleteBrendan has a cat. I don't really like cats ;)
ReplyDeletewow. I am so glad we are doing this blog! I don't feel like I am so alone in my desires. I am glad Jer and I have Lily, but jer's friend from work just had a baby and when I held the little 6lb joy, I was breaking inside to have a little one that depended on me like that. I know its not the right time yet, but its crazy how a year has totally changed my perspective.
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