Finding Favor!

As much as I sometimes fight and struggle over the things in my life, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that I am in the Lord's hand and He graciously pours out His providence and kindness on me. Not too long ago, someone asked me "How did you turn out okay if everyone else is so screwed up?" I really didn't know what to say cause I was mostly just shocked that they went there. but I timidly replied, "just the grace of God I guess" Over the last few weeks, I have seen that most certainly reaffirmed in my life. He 100% knows what I need, and how it need it. He keeps me places to teach me, to show me His love for me and to honor Him. I am 23 and still living at home. Thats hard for me to stomach sometimes, but for now, I absolutely KNOW it's the Lord. My best of friends started a new church and I stayed behind. I've felt my share of left out, or abandoned and many other silly things. but, for now, I know with the utmost certainty that He kept me at my current church in this time and that He's honored in my submission to Him and really, it's my delight to walk in the good works He's set in front of me. I got denied working at Gymboree and singing to kids all the day and instead, got hired on at the church's preschool. It melts my heart every day. and even only a few weeks in I can see His favor being poured out on me. I'm 23, done with college and so single. (this is not a call of desperation btw)It's weird to openly proclaim that.. i think it actually makes other people uncomfortable that I am so okay with it. ha! The truth is, I see very obviously how my singleness honors the Lord, makes me available to His people and always always challenges my heart to rejoice in Him undistractedly. that summarizes the majority of my life, and some would say that is boring and not exciting at all... I'm here to tell you otherwise. There is genuinely NOTHING that can compare or relate to being exactly where the Lord has me...in all areas. Even when my heart and mind are enticed to want what I do not have,which does,in fact, happen. I can say with my whole being that I've tasted of the Lord's goodness, that I am content in His Sovereignty and there is peace unspeakable in my heart to get up and face tomorrow, because I am in His hand and His favor, His grace are evident in my life! So so so thankful <3

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."Romans 15:13 ESV

PS. Are you praying for me to glean the wisdom of His Word and the clarity of His heart for the women of my church? please dooooooo! The retreat is in two weeks& I've yet to pick a topic. yikes!