Balanced Life

As I get nearer to graduation (still 6 months away), everybody keeps asking me what my plans are for later. I think every graduate is asked that question countless times, and I ask graduating students the same thing. I ask others because a lot of people have planned ahead. Some don't plan ahead, some plan ahead 6 months, and others the next 10 years.

My life has taken so many unexpected turns, it doesn't seem like it would've mattered if I "planned" six months in advance. I know God is in control, and he places me where he wants me. I know what my part is, and it's not to be lazy or indifferent. It's in my power to open doors and walk through them. It's my responsibility to pray and listen for God's leading, and to follow up on opportunities that interest me. But before committing, I must look to God for the OK. I have a lot of passions and things I'd like to do, but most of all, I enjoy the unexpected turn of events God brings me into. I like the uncertainty, I like flying by the seat of my pants. God plans ahead the way he wants me to go, and I don't want to inhibit that too much by structuring my life by my own will.

When an opportunity arises that I want to pursue, I'll pursue it. God has been faithful to guide my steps and open the doors he wants me to walk through, and also to close the doors he doesn't want me to walk through. In uncertain times, I let "planning" take over - whatever seems like the best option and fulfilling to my purpose in life, as I understand it.

So, here's the gist of it. Why are people so concerned when I tell them I have no idea what I want to do once I'm out of college? To me, this just means I'm open to so many more things God might have planned for me. I don't even know what I really like doing, but God knows better than me. He wired me, he places in me the desires of my heart, and he has a plan. It's my pleasure to follow that plan. In my experience, God usually waits till the last minute to reveal what he's going to do next in my life. it's this expectation and eagerness to see what he has planned that gives excitement to my life, and I don't want to spoil the surprise. I let God lead me where He wants me and light my path, because of this, I'm confident I won't miss out on His gifts and blessings.