2017: The Year of Transition, Although it’s Not Over

Wow, 2017. I feel like I have no words to describe the year as a whole, aside from saying it was HARD. The year started on a good note and as I began to hear the Lord, I kept hearing the word “transition.” I thought, “Oh God, I heard that last year too and I didnt feel like much actually transitioned.” I was kind of upset when I heard it again.

I began to seek the Lord on this, and boy did He start speaking! It all started in the end of February 2017, right after my 36 birthday. (You can read my blog called “Born to be Wild” below) Change was coming and I was feeling it from every angle–ministry, work, and my living location . I remember thinking, “Jesus, could this really be happening?” But, I knew it was happening and I knew I needed to stay focused on what He was saying.  The process wasn’t easy. I wish I could share the details, but I can’t. Maybe another time. Just trust me when I say knowing and hearing God’s voice is key in transition. Having people that know God and can hear you and pray with you is also key. I’m thankful God has given me some incredible people.

Conversations began and as most of you know, I sold my first house in 3 days (holy crap, I’m still amazed by that!) and on September 29th, I closed on my house to a wonderful young couple that loves Jesus. I was so happy to have sold it to that couple.  I loved my cute quaint home. After selling my house, I then transitioned out of my career of 13 years in the beginning of November and transitioned from my home church of 11 years in the middle of November. Talk about transition! It all happened back to back, and the relief that came from each move was so real. I say relief because I felt God on each and every move. I knew I would miss the people I had built with the last 11 years, but I also knew that the people that I loved and those who loved me back were going to fight to keep our relationship going. I felt peace about that.

Here I am, a little less than two months later staying in my temporary home and preparing for the next transitions. After a few trips and a life changing journey to Israel, God is speaking and I’m leaning in to hear His voice. I’m reading the Word and focusing on letting it penetrate those deep areas of my heart that need healing and His direction. He comforts my soul. Waking up in the midnight hour when everyone else is quiet is one of my favorite times with Him. God still speaks and He loves it when we slow down to listen. Psalms 34:15 says:

“His godly ones receive the answers they seek whenever they cry out to Him.”

Ahh,  I love Jesus ya’ll! He’s so amazing. Anyways, I’m excited to be up and blogging again. I needed to update you all on my current life. Many of you had questions and it was important to me that those  of you that don’t know me well can understand where my next few blogs will be coming from. Also, I’m totally open to hearing what you would like to hear from me in my next blogs, please do share!

What word is sticking out to you for your 2018?