We had a wonderful time - especially for what we paid. I'm finding that, for me, I have to break "old programs". I got the opportunity to really get away from everything and spend a good amount of time thinking, praying, writing, reading, absorbing, talking, and learning. And in that, I was completely transformed. Omaha, however, remained stoically the same. Some mornings, when I wake up and see the same wall that I stared at for two years of barely being able to get out of bed, I lose myself in what was. In my sleepy stupor, I forget that I've been remade. I came back a square peg to a round hole, but the atmosphere threatens to round out my edges.
So I've been working on really pressing in to God and trusting Him to walk me through this transition. I'm holding on to His promises, to His Word, and to His unfailing love for me. Sometimes, it means changing up the program. Rearranging my bedroom, creating a different atmosphere with music or the strategic placement of a comfy chair. Sometimes it means getting out of the house entirely after 3 weeks of being snowed in and spending a little money on a hotel room and an indoor water park.
That way, I'm making new memories to override the old ones. Following God down new paths that haven't quite gotten worn in yet.
For now, the decisions are so deliberate. My default is the well worn groove of old habits. Hopefully, though, sooner than later, the decisions will come more naturally, and my default will be positive, proactive, and life-giving. Time will tell. But God is faithful. I know He didn't walk with me through seven months of living in St. Louis just to drop me off at the corner in Omaha. The great thing about giving all I have to an omnipresent God, is that He is able to follow through on His promise to never leave me, never forsake me.
"You make all things new, you yes you make all things new. And I will follow You forward." - Israel Houghton (Power of One)
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God is so faithful, and will complete what HE started, as you know. We're clay in HIS hands, spinning around at a pace, that at times, seems as if it will never slow. However, in HIS faithfulness we're always where HE wants us to be, and HIS plan is always perfect. I am proud of YOU! YOU ARE an amazing example of God's unfailing mercy, constant grace, and undeniable strength!
I love you friend!
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