But With God EVERYTHING is Possible

"Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible." Matthew 19:36 NLT

 Isn't God amazing? I mean -- He is JUST SO INCREDIBILY AMAZING -- ALL THE TIME!!

 Here I sit this beautiful Arizona morning, and I am thinking about all the things that are possible simply because I KNOW Him. Just a few specifics to get the ball rolling:

• The offer we had on our old home fell through, which was unfortunate for us (facing auction on the 25th). However, God has consistently assured me that the house would sell and that I was not to worry about it. Yesterday, I found out that we have another "offer" ready to go -- this time -- there is a good chance it will be accepted. God is so very GOOD to me!
• I am utterly satisfied with my job at the University of Phoenix as an Enrollment Advisor. I love my job, and I love going to work every day. However, I know that I am not meant to remain an EA indefinitely. The Lord has clearly told me that I am to move into higher education positions in time and that this role is for "now" only. I realize that He is correct because every day I go to work and then leave with this same feeling -- as if there is more for me to do. I am happy, and I am so blessed -- yet I know that there will be another position for me sometime soon.
• On this same theme, people at my work are moving all over the place. There is a lot of job swapping, and that gives me the feeling that my time to move is going to be soon too. I have this intense desire to work in Academic Affairs, to work with Faculty, and to be in some administrative role. This is where I see myself staying put for the duration of my career. I feel confident that this is the next step for me. I know I need to be patient and wait, and I am happy to do so until the Lord opens that door for me.
• I am now contented to consider UOPX my home for both career and education. I recently attended the online seminar on Education assistance (employee education), and I see now how practical it is for me to complete my doctorate here instead of at another public University. I also am contented to know that 68 credit hours is pretty standard for a doctorate, so I am letting go the idea of when this degree will need to be completed, and resting in the fact that it WILL BE DONE in time.

Now that I know my path, and I can clearly see where I am going -- I feel so directed and focused. I see where the Lord is leading me, and I am excited to follow Him. I know that the plans He has for my life are so very GOOD and I am eager to see them come to pass.

 It is a wonderful thing to be focused and directed in your studies and in your life. I have been feeling this way for a while, but I still had nagging doubts about certain aspects of the plans. I mean -- should I go here or there, what job will be next, etc.? Now, I rest in this path. I see where it is going, and it is so GOOD. This is the path I want for my life, this is the direction I want to go. I see the Lord pointing it out to me, and I have heard His voice say to me "Go!" So here I go Lord, with your blessing and your provision. I am going towards this career and towards this degree. I am walking forward and I am not looking elsewhere. I know that you are telling me that this is where I am to go, and that in the going, you will bless me with every provision and meet every need. You are SO VERY GOOD TO ME!

Lastly, as I sit here, still thinking about the blessings of God and realizing just how precious I am to Him, I am in awe of the way He chooses to interact with me. There are still times when I question Him, when I don't believe Him right off. There are times when I worry and doubt, and when fear (the enemy) attacks me and I succumb for a time to feeling so helpless. Then I rally back, and reconnect to my SOURCE, to the One who is all things, and who is able to do all things for me. I stand -- I hold up my sheild of FAITH and I lift up the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT and I take charge. I stand boldly, know that He is God and that as God, truly He is able to do all things. Nothing is impossible for Him, and nothing is outside the realm of His SPACE. He can do it, and He does -- all the time. God is so very GOOD all the time. He is so very GOOD to me!