ruined plans and giggles

so, my plans [as of this morning] were to put in my two weeks notice today, work until the 21st, and move back to Gadsden on the 24th. just when i think the Lord has distanced Himself enough to get my attention, He pops back into the picture and makes me laugh. now my plans are, once again, up in the air.

..but would i really like them any other way?

because the deal is, we can make our own plans, and He'll completely ruin them. in fact, we can plan our lives' away, but they'll never play out the way we imagine. praise God for that. if they did, we might as well hang our hats up now.

don't get me wrong. we can plan. we can prepare ourselves for something bigger. but then, there's this point where we just have to let go and follow the Lord.

and know this: He will provide.

sure, it will look radical. following Jesus is radical. His children weren't made to look like the world. we stand out and look absolutely crazy to most.

...so? He's worth every bit of the so-called advice and questioning looks.

i guess tomorrow i'll know whether i'll be living at home or in a hospital for the next few months. yes, in a hospital.

and no, not as a patient.

oh, He's funny.

and i'm calling on You now.

Take me back to when I was five, the first time I looked into Your eyes. You spoke as I reached for Your hand and said "okay."

We're just down here looking at the dust when all He's wanting is for us to look up.

gee-tar on the river

i spent most of my weekend sitting at the river walk trying to learn a little more on my guitar. i was excited to learn several of the regulars know how to play, and they were more than willing to give me some free lessons. Roosevelt taught me a somewhat jazzy number, and Vern taught me how to pick happy birthday and america the beautiful. hey, it's a start.