Having No Plans Is The Best Plan

     I'm not in college (temporarily), I haven't had a job for a few weeks except for a few babysitting jobs that cover the bills. I really have no responsibilities except for church every Sunday. This is weird. I have always been the type to keep busy. Responsibility after responsibility. But being completely honest, I have never felt so relaxed & close to God. I never get bored because I find things to fill my time, things that I enjoy.

     I have been using this time to figure out what I want to do & who I want to be. It's a lot harder now that I'm older- when I was younger I wanted to be a mermaid- now I have to consider what will keep me financially stable but at the same time be something that I would enjoy for the rest of my life. I was thinking of things I NEED in a career. A career that means something, one that keeps me on my feet, a career where I am constantly helping people. I have felt so much pressure to figure it out so I can have a plan & start working towards it. 

     God has really shaken up my world lately. I feel as if EVERYTHING has changed & I have no plans. At first, this scared me- I hated not knowing what my future looked like- but now, it's freeing. I've realized that God doesn't have plans to hurt me & I need to let go & let God.

Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

      I've really grown closer to God because I spend time in his word & appreciating the world he has given us. Because I have time, I spend time truly investing in people lives & taking time out of my life to ask, "Is there anything  I can pray about for you." Nine times out of ten, they have been waiting for someone to ask & knowing I can truly help & be there for someone without having my major declared is the most satisfying feeling. 

-priscilla