Changing Directions

Here I am all over again. Standing before a brand new milestone in my journey, eagerly searching to find out what is ahead. Of all the traditional "landmark moments" in life, college senior definitely trumps every 16th birthday and high school graduation in terms of uncertainty and confusion. With each decision comes another, and then 5 more after that. Should I move far from home, and stretch beyond my comfort zone, or pursue a career in Birmingham, where friends and family will be waiting for me? I find myself constantly second guessing each step, fearing that one wrong move could affect everything I have worked so hard to accomplish. So what have I done? Like most college seniors, I have sought advice from career counselors, professors, parents, friends, books, the internet, etc. In all of the chaos, I am beginning to realize that I have left out the one most important counselor of all. The only one who has my perfect "life plan" in mind and has never made a mistake. When left to my own devices, I make a mess of things 100% of the time. Yet, the next time an important decision comes around, I find myself charging head first down the same old "do-it-myself, my way" path that almost certainly leads me into more confusion! Oh that I could learn to trust and rest in the promises of my King! So as I begin this new chapter in my life, my hope is that I will learn to let someone else write the rest of my story. Walking hand in hand, day by day, believing and resting in His promises and learning to obey, even when I "think" I know what I am doing...this should be interesting!