She's A Visionary

 So it's Monday, January 2nd of the New Year and I am sitting here doing what I love which is seizing the moment; dreaming, envisioning and expressing. I couldn't imagine any other way to better establish what I will be doing for the rest of this year. More than this though, I am very excited for some resolutions that I have decided to pursue. Some are silly, some are serious...but all are with the hope of helping me become a more effective Kingdom builder. At least that's all that matters to me, anyway. God calls us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19) actively building up His kingdom on earth. I often find myself doing the exact opposite actually. Investing all my time in selfish things that establish MY kingdom. At the end of the day, we are reminded that Jesus reigns and His kingdom is lasting. We are grateful because His kingdom will not be shaken.


On a separate not, I've got a whole lot of plans bouncing around in my head tonight which I would like to relay. A lot of ideas and desires surfacing...which is motivating but also creating tension in my present state seeing as I am still...*looks around* here. I'm not talking about earth, but I am talking about this town. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Temecula and would love to raise a family here one day. But I'm 20. Single. Ready to pursue an education in writing and ready to experience...or...take a bite of this apple, also known as life. Basically? I'm ready to conquer the world and no one's going to stop me. I fear nothing.


Don't get me wrong. I've considered the risks. Finding a job in the transition, getting approved for a credit card inorder to establish credit, staying connected to the vine as well as succeeding in my academics not to mention making sure my 93 Toyota Celica (aka Lady Diamonds) doesn't decide to kick the bucket. Everything else is pie. What makes me the most excited is that...I.get.to.start.over.


I never thought I would ever be excited to start over. It's such a testament to see how much God has worked in my life really. Never in a million years would I be up to starting over after investing so much time in this town. Technically I won't be giving up much, but it would still be uprooting and planting in another city. Knowing God as Provider and Father has pacified me to trust him with all my decisions in life. He will always provide for my needs. He will always make sure I am safe. He will always take care of me. He will always fall through. In His resurrecting power I can go boldly in faith knowing that no matter where I end up or what I am doing, He goes before me. That is true freedom, people. My anxieties are none. All this in saying, the Lord has taught me to let go of comfort that comes with being stagnant, and cling to him as the unchanging, faithful God. 


still learning Him, 
Dierdre