Plan

I'm one of those people who has always had a plan or some idea where I wanted to go. For example when I was in Kindergarten I could not wait to be in 5th grade because in 5th grade I could play the flute and babysit. As I grew I started planning my future, deciding what career I would have and where I wanted to live.

When I started college I knew that I wanted to be a child life specialist and work with families and children in the hospital setting. I think that is still what I want to do but I'm not positive anymore. This scares me but has made me realize that I need to trust God and rely on him. He has great plans for me. I just need to be open and listen for the direction that He wants me to take on this great journey of life.

Even though I do not know where I'm going, I can reflect on the passions that God has created my heart to have. I absolutely love children, they are so innocent and look at the world with fresh eyes. They are honest (sometimes brutally) and have such interesting perspectives. They bring great joy to my life and lift my spirits. I also love people. I love working with them, being a listening ear, and just helping out in any way that I can.

God will lead me down the right path and will always be right by my side. Even though not knowing future plans is scary, it is comforting to know that He will be right there with you, every step of the way.

"The pathway is broken.

And the signs are unclear.

And I don't know the reason why you brought me here.

Is it just because you love me the way that you do.

I'm gonna walk through the valley if you want me to.

Cause I'm not who I was when I took my first step.

And I'm clinging to the promise, you're not through with me yet.

So if all of these trials bring me closer to you.

Then I will go through the fire if you want me to.

It may not be the way I would've chosen.

When you lead me through a world that's not my home.

But you never said it would be easy.

You only said I'd never go alone.

So when the whole world turns against me and I'm all by myself.

And I can't hear you answer my cries for help.

I'll remember the suffering your love put you through.

And I will go through the valley if you want me to."