a wonderful answered prayer....

When I first found out that there was a vacancy at the place I work now, I remember myself getting down on my knees at one prayer meeting with The Mission specifically praying for a church or body of believers where I get get connected with. Although I had not gone to the interview yet, I somehow felt that God was moving me to K.C.; that I had to leave Wichita - my comfort zone. Three days after that I learned that the job was offered to me.

I have never stopped praying for that specific request to this very day. After praying and searching; and searching and praying; and praying and visiting; and visiting and talking to people; I found myself actually liking this church that I have been going to for the past month. I told God that I was not in a rush, while I actually was and still am - it just drives me nuts not to have a place to serve! But God just began to unpack a lot of things from week to week to me.

I went to the girls' bible study today. And, I just loved it! I loved it so very much - excuse my grammar :) They all are around the same age as me. They are so passionate about the Lord. They strongly believe in holding each other accountable. As we shared with each other today, things just began to click! I can never thank God enough for what He's doing in my life! Things were rough before, but now I know that I had to walk that path. I know I had to endure those sufferings. I know I had to be still and know that He is God. I know I had to be on my knees constantly.

As His plan starts unfolding, I'm getting more excited with what's going to happen down the road. Although I may feel that my journey in Kansas City has just begun, it actually has started about seven months ago. And I know that God has walked with me side by side, hand in hand, from strength to strength. My life in K.C. is really a character-shaping, get-to-the-down-low deal. I tell ya, although it is bitter-sweet at times, it is definetely much much much better-still than ever!

Lord, I just pray that when I see You face to face one day, You will wrap Your arms around me and say, "Well done, Lee Ya!" Help me to be faithful. If I have to be "grilled," I pray that You "grill" me to the perfection. That You'll be honored and glorified. I love You, Lord! Amen...