The storm was disappointing. I donned my rain suit and waited out in the parking lot for something big to come my way. There was a little wind, a lot of rain, and some lightening. Nothing to phone home about (although home called me a few times to see if I was ok).

Moving right along... A friend of mine suggested something interesting the other day. I pondered it and found it to be quite true. God often shows us a long path in the map of life simply to get us to take one step. I look back and think of the times He showed me a direction, I took a step, then plans changed. Ultimately it was all for the good, but would I have taken that one step if I hadn't seen this lengthy trail? Doubtful. I was motivated to take a step when I saw something that caught my eye. Call it a sort of holy "bait and switch". Sounds deceptive, but it's not really. It's all for the better. (Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 8:28-29, Proverbs 16:9)
My goal is to be mobile and malleable. I want to be open to His will and willing to do whatever, no matter the cost. I mustn't lock myself into one mode or plan. His direction for me could change at any second.