Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." 

This passage has always been close to my heart. I remember my mom repeating this to me throughout my school-age years. We even had it printed over a few of my senior pictures. What a necessary accessory to my trendy lavender sweater, pearls, and Sperry's, am I right? (Could I BE anymore marriage material??)

The thing is, that verse it more than just an perfect addition to an already fabulous picture. It has been a guiding light throughout my life. 

In high school, it lead me towards picking a college that was for me, rather than following a boy somewhere I didn't want to be. 

In college, it lead me to accepting an invitation to the BSM one Thursday night (Thanks, Matt). That eventually led me to meeting some of the most wonderful friends I could've ever asked for! They filled my time at Texas State with so much joy, so many adventures, and the most precious memories. The people I met there continue to fill my life with the love of God despite most of us being in many different cities.

Also, in college, trusting in the Lord lead me to my husband. If I had followed my own understandings, I would still be trapped in "he-who-must-not-be-named's" snare. Thankfully, God's ways are higher than mine and both myself and "you-know-who" are happily married to the one God had planned for us to be. (Thanks, God, for directing THAT path!) 

After college, it lead me towards the right grad school. It kept me from being too discouraged to try again after an awful interview at one school. With the right guidance, I ended up at HGST and, once again, met some of the best friends! The staff and student body are like a family. We care for each other, celebrate with each other, and carry each other through the rough patches of each semester. My grad school experience has been phenomenal. I've learned so much about my career and myself. I feel fully prepared to take on the world after graduation. At least, today I do... but that could be because I don't have any clients today AND it's technically my Friday.

Now, this verse is a key factor in what I do next. I don't know where I'm supposed to be. Where do I work? Do I stay where I'm at? Where will I get paid the most? None of that matters if I lose focus of what God wants from me. I choose to lean on Him once again as I transition into another chapter of life. He's done pretty well directing my path so far, so why try to take the reigns now? I know He has great things planned.

Thanks, God, for guiding me through life.