This is personal



Come to me!

 It is happening again in my life...a time for new direction.  I believe we all sense that from time to time.  It's more than the usual enticement of chocolate, donuts, or mom's apple pie; this time I'm hearing a new call to step out of my comfort zone and trust God's promptings with what I am to do with my life, where I am called to work and where I need to focus.

In the book The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond, Bill Hybels points out we all have whispers, it's just that sometimes we aren't listening or we chose to ignore those whispers.  Understand it's not something audible but more of an awareness that gnaws at our thoughts, pops up when we do small tasks and presents itself in the middle of the night.

In my head, this book combines with two classes I am taking.  One about the social-revolution to reorder our priorities and to live life completely available to God and the other, Faith Matters which crystallizes what I believe and why I believe it.  Both have been walloping me like a sledge hammer.   I'd call those big God-size whispers, but for now, I'm not sure what to do with those punches.  My passions point me to women who are hurting and abused, kids who are hungry, people who are lost and don't even know it, and the cry for truth.  Life is so jumbled and we all need answers.

And so I've dipped a toe in the water.   Through ongoing soul-searching and intense listening, I have freshened up my resume.   Both the one on paper and the one in my head of how I can better connect with people that makes a difference for eternity.  I have sent out emails , made inquiries  and asked for input from trusted friends, searched the web, and am anxiously awaiting.  I have no idea where this adventure will lead but I am thankful for this new road and am keeping my eyes focused on the One who always directs my steps.