My friend reminded me of this while sitting down at one of the restaurants I have wanted to try in my neighborhood. With the hustle and bustle of the start of the school year, I seemed to have lost track of my virtual tell - all (or more appropriately "tell-some"). Most of my writings have been going into my hand written journal these past few months due to their personal nature.
Updates from my life thus far:
September has come and gone, the newness of school is no more, time to get down to business. The kids have great personalities and I love my job! I leave my place every morning thinking how bored I would be if I didn't do what I am do for a living.
New Engage Group - I joined a group that is based off of a specific subject matter, rather than demographic. It will be interesting to see what is to come of this group. I was so greatly blessed with a fantastic meal group last year and the dynamics are very different in this new group. With that said, there are many great insights that God has revealed through this new group and I look forward to seeing what I will learn.
St. Paul - I love living in this city! There are so many new places that I am discovering and taking miniature adventures to see! My heart leaps when I get off of the freeway exit and I stare onto the skyline of downtown St. Paul. Sometimes, when it is cool and crisp and the moon is high overhead, I get into my car, roll down the windows, and drive through the barren streets of the Lower-town business district. I have yet to put into words how I feel God in this place, but I do and it lifts my spirit.
How life looks - As of late, I am wrestling spiritually with a lot of recognizing and accepting God's ordained will of my life. This is not to say that I am unthankful for my present circumstances, but I am coming to realize that what I had anticipated my life to be like at this point, is greatly different than where I currently am. Many areas of my life are much better than I had ever anticipated but the Gift is not wrapped the way I thought it would be.
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. - Colossians 3:1-4
