. the Oregon Season .
I moved back to the place of my birth over the weekend.
I left my 7-year life in California, my community, my ‘family’, my friends, my church, my ‘safe places’ and came back to . . . a new life in an old place.
Did God call me here?
No.
My personal philosophy on God’s will and purposes is this: because my heart is for His and my one desire is to please Him only, I believe [and He has told me numerous times] that He trusts me and honors my decisions. I chose to move home–and though I felt His pleasure the moment I made that decision, it was further confirmed by the fact that nothing stood in my way to keep the move from happening. So I will never claim that God called me here, but I believe He is honoring my choice. He will use me just as much as He did in California, because as I said, my heart is for Him and Him alone.
// One other note about choice — Because I take ownership of this and other decisions, this means that I have no right to “blame” God or use Him as an excuse if things don’t turn out the way I hope they will. It’s my responsibility to own my choices and the consequences and blessings coming as a result of those choices; He is faithful to stand with me through all. It is also my responsibility to embody a free, powerful, and joyful attitude as I face this season — transitions, disappointments, and complications included — if I am faithful to do my part well, He will be faithful to do His //
So I look this season, this Oregon Season, in the face and declare, that I will live
W E L L here . . . I will laugh. I will celebrate. I will mourn. I will do community. I will support my family. I will love those who are hard to love. I will take risks. I will ask for help. I will have grace. I will honor. I will run. I will rest. I will learn. I will live well. I will choose Jesus.
Ummm, this was amazing! Good word today, I needed to read this. Oh Oregon, you’re so lucky to have our girl, take care of her:)
Love this pookie. So insightful and courageous.
LOL! it was literally the same thing. hahaha, you weren’t kidding. Thanks Jesus for speaking truth to us, and thank you that your calling to a higher standard is not daunting- your grace is sufficient. xoxo