"But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:10
This summer is the first summer since high school that I have not had everyday planned out. The family I normally nanny for were not going to need me as much this summer and that means I wouldn't be making as much money this summer. My best friends are all busy with different things; most of them will be leaving me soon. I tried to find nanny jobs in Bowling Green, Dallas, and even jobs in Ohio. I wanted something that would be consistent, so I wouldn't have to worry about making money.
At school I am so used to going from class to work to leading a bible study/ being in one each night of the week and now...I can't rest. I feel weird, but the Lord just says "Do you trust me Alyssa?? Just rest and I will provide."
The Lord will provide and has.
This weekend Derrick is leaving for Haiti and I was planning on going to BG to help him pack. Saturday the Lord provided a babysitting job in Bowling Green.
Last night as I was going to sleep, I just prayed for more jobs to arise. This morning I awoke to a text from a Mom needing a babysitter today in Anchorage (an area in Louisville) and I had spent the night at a friend's house who lives in Anchorage. (P.S. The child is sick and sleeping on the couch near me. :) )
Praise the Lord.
I think in life we so quickly want to have everything planned to the tee, but that is just not how it always works out. This summer is going to really teach me about trust. I am not strong without Christ.
I am also excited for this summer because I get the opportunity to be reunited with the high school girls from winter break. I am so excited to get to invest in their lives. I am between two books by Leslie Ludy. I had originally wanted to do "Set-Apart Femininty", but Leslie just came out with a new book. It is called "The Lost Art of True Beauty". How perfect! I think if the girls haven't gotten the other book then we will go with the new one. The Lord has his plan.
Below is what "The Lost Art of True Beauty" is about (everything opposite of what I am taught as a Fashion Major):
"In today’s sex-obsessed society, pop-culture’s idea of feminine beauty seems to be all about looking like the hottest models, movie stars, or pop-singers. But the end results are often tragic - overwhelming insecurity, eating disorders, and sexual promiscuity. This book presents a whole different vision for feminine loveliness as god intended it to be - the breathtaking radiance of a young woman who has been transformed by Christ from the inside out. This book offers lots of practical advice about how to:
*Showcase Christ’s beauty in the way you dress, act, and live
*Overcome insecurity and see yourself as God sees you
*Become attractive to the right kind of guy
*Build your femininity on God’s values instead of the world’s
The Lord has his plan. I just need to be content.
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