Bloom

I was recently asked how life in Arizona is really going. After all, it’s been two years since I left friends and family and the great state of Texas to trek out to the desert. And what a two years it has been. What a gambit of emotions I've felt...then and now, and all parts in between. Many miles jogged, grilled cheese sandwiches and cups of coffee made, e-mails written, lessons taught, lessons learned, tears cried, bills paid, books read, conversations had, and laughs enjoyed. But catch me on a rough enough day and you will probably hear me lament the wish to be back in the Lone Star State and nearer to family.

But my response to the initial question was simple. “I’m learning to bloom where I’m planted.” Asked to then clarify, I explained that I tend to live my life in anticipation of the next goal or adventure. The world just doesn’t feel right if I can’t pull my latest to-do list out of my drawer and add and subtract to it before I fall asleep. I’m so focused on thinking ahead that sometimes I forget to enjoy the present. I’ve been reminded by several friends and advisors to find contentment right where I am. In fact, beginning in August my prayer has been to find true contentment in this moment. Thankfully, the Lord has been faithful to answer that prayer. Even in the past month I've felt peace seeping in.

So what about you? Have you allowed the world and your schedule to rip contentment out of your grasp? It might be easy to think if only we had more money or if only we just had the perfect house and forget the blessing that this moment holds. One of my favorite verses is 1 Corinthians 7:17. It reads, "...Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there. "
So...are you ready to bloom?

See you guys this weekend for week number three of "IN GOD WE TRUST"! - Ginger