...wilderness...

So this time last week, I shared with you, my friends, that I was at a place of crisis. A place where I would be making some life-defining decisions. You should know that I have decided on my next step. I am taking a trip. It is not a trip I am particularly fond of, however it is a trip that I am tentatively looking forward to. I have no idea how long I will be on this trip, and honestly I am not totally sure I want to know. I would like to share with you a little bit about what this trip looks like and I would like to be honest with you about why the decision to go on this trip was so tough.

So, where is my destination, you ask? As you may can tell from the title of this post, I am going on a trip into the wilderness. It may not be quite what you are thinking. I am not literally going into the wilderness. Let me explain. Last week I had the great opportunity to meet with one of my favorite pastors, Rev. June Jernigan from Millbrook FUMC. She was able to put to words so well, exactly the circumstance in which i find myself. The truth is, I don't have any clear direction on what career or location in which God would like me placed. In fact, I find myself with no clear direction at all with exception to the words from Micah 6:8 (to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with my God). June reminded me that sometimes we MUST go through a wilderness in our life. Sometimes, it is necessary to get absolutely LOST with only God to give you the direction you need. So here I find myself lost in a wilderness and I am praying like mad that God will continue to be the compass that provides the correct direction.

So what does this wilderness look like for me? Actually, in my confusion and not hearing clear direction from God, I am yet excited about returning home to Mobile, Alabama. I will be working in a non-church position (or two), and waiting to see what God has planned for me next. It is such a blessing to have this opportunity to STOP, WAIT AND LISTEN! And how much more a privilege to be able to do that in a great place like my home. I will look forward to continue keeping you updated and I pray that all of us would begin taking some time to rest and actually rely so fully on the Lord. It will not be easy, but it MUST happen. I'm just sayin'.