Curve Ball

Tomorrow will officially conclude my first week at seminary! I feel like I've learned more this week than I have in my entire life, not just Biblically, but I've learned some key things about life. Here are the two biggest learning curves for me this week: 


1. When you take a step of faith and obey God, things won't always get easier. 

I've known for a while now that my next step was suppose to be seminary, but I always thought that once I got here things would be a breeze because that's were I was called to be. That is about as far fetched from the truth as you can get. First of all, God doesn't grow you as much during the easy times, He grows you intensely in the difficult times. Second, if things were always easy you could lose your trust and reliance in Him. During the first week, I definitely had some "There is no way I can do this" moments, but I realized that yes, I can't, but God can. I've also discovered that this is a time that God wants to grow me and growing isn't always the easiest thing, but it will be the most worthwhile thing in the end. There is no better place to be than in God's will for your life. 

2. While change isn't always easy or comfortable, it is necessary. 

I have to admit, I've always struggled with change. I like routine, the same atmosphere, etc. This is probably been the biggest area of my life where God has matured me. I must say that going from military school to seminary has been a pretty big culture shock. While change can be downright scary and uncomfortable, I've learned that it is a dire necessity for progress in any area of your life. When things, places, or comfort become so routine for you there is no room for growth and without growth the destination God has planned for you will never be reached. Our God is always on the move, therefore we should always be striving forward. Paul states in Philippians 3:13 "I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead." I've had to do a lot of that in the past 6 months and this week has been the finale. I might feel a little out of place right now, but I know God has placed me here for a reason and I choose to believe that the best is yet to come. Don't ever settle for comfort over His kingdom and His plan for your life! 

Things don't always work out as you plan and that's probably a good thing. Embrace the curve balls that God throws you. Allow Him to grow you and always believe the best is yet to come, because it is!