I get the girls!

For the last few years I have felt God gently tugging on my heart to get involved with the youth girls. Not just any youth girls... middle school youth girls. Here's a look at my heart... middle school, 3 years that can truly define who you are as a person. From what I have seen at various churches, the middle school has a tenancy to get lost somewhere between the wild and crazy children's ministry and the cool hip high school youth group.

Fast forward to 2010... the year of submission...
I started out the year by being called to a wonderful new church. One that just happens to have a wonderful youth group called Crave. My son absolutely loves it. I could not ignore the tugging on my heart any longer. This week I found out the youth pastor was looking for a house to host either high school boys, high school girls, middle school boys or middle school girls for a fun filled weekend of fellowship and discipleship training. So... I prayed about it, sent an email and I get the girls!!

I continue to be amazed by God's faithfulness when you submit to him and follow his will.

But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.
Proverbs 1:33

2010 U-Turn

It is only 4 weeks into 2010 and I can't help but feel that this year is a turning point in my life.

There have already been BIG changes in my world. For starters I was led to a new church. Quite literally led, as in "Kelly, turn your car around and go!" Thank God I listened. It was one of those u-turn moments in your life where everything just feels perfect.

Just a few short weeks later I am closer to God than I have ever been. I have the distinct joy as a mother to be able to say my kids are truly yearning to be more like Jesus too. What a blessing!

There are so many places that I have no doubt God is leading me. My New Year's resolution is to simply "follow". Less arguing with God and more listening this year. Easier said than done for this former control freak. If there is anything I have learned though, His plans are far better than mine. I anxiously await seeing His plan for my life unfold.

If the first few weeks shows me anything about the rest of this year. It will be INCREDIBLE!

So, here's to a year of submitting to His will, following His heart, listening for His quiet whisper, absorbing His Word and enjoying the ride.