The month of January proved to be busy as I did a lot of subbing in the school cafeteria. I have enjoyed connecting with the ladies there and helping to get a salad bar started. Last week I made hummus and was pleased to see people disappointed that it had run out on Thursday. I also had the opportunity to take on a position there five days a week, but decided to not do that and will continue to sub for now, likely two days a week.
One of the other things that I have been processing in January is whether I should apply to go back to school. I did a visit to BGSU and have emailed inquiries also to UT. I am really trying to discern what it is I am longing for and what it is that God is wanting for me. I recently came across the Daniel Fast again. I hadn't looked into it much before but came across the website http://daniel-fast.com/. Because of this discerning stage I am in, I have decided to do this Daniel fast to help me bring focus to my searchings and to really seek out God in this. I continue to feel pulled in different directions - wanting to be available to my family, wanting my mind to be stimulated, wanting to make a difference, wanting to raise our food, wanting to contribute financially ... So knowing the right timing for things, what is for me right now in NW Ohio, what to prepare for in the future, how to support Jeff and the girls...
I don't feel restless, just wanting to pay attention to what is inside and desiring to have my purpose grow out of my relationship with the Lord, not asking God to come along side of me. I know God has plans for me, plans for me to prosper and have purpose. "For I know the plans I
have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11.
