(He Walks With Me by Sterling Brown) As time draws near to my moving to New York, I am in a very reflective place. I know that I am on the path to greatness and am destined to fulfill God's will in my life. That being said, the following verse came across my email recently and I wanted to share it with you and my reflections on it.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
To give a little background on this excerpt. At this point Moses has died and God has placed Joshua in charge of the move across the Jordan river. This is a huge undertaking, but Joshua not only has the support of the people in the tribes, but most importantly he has the support of God.
I am empathizing with this passage right now because everyone who is a reader of this blog is supporting me in my move and my movement to improve the education of all children in the world. Most importantly however, I have the support of God. I have known for some time now that God has a huge mission for me and the Drama Therapy degree is the beginning of the journey, just as Joshua rallying the leaders to move across the Jordan was the beginning of his God given journey.
Many would think that having a clear cut mission from God would be a burden, but it is quite the opposite. It is so freeing that I forget at times I don't have wings to fly. My steps are ordered and ready and as long as I stay in faith and really work hard in this program and on my schools, I will be just fine.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD...- Jeremiah 29:11-14
It is time for me to walk in faith and truly seek the LORD so that I will walk in the prosperity set forth. I am so liberated, so excited, so honored and most of all so loved. Thanks to all of my friends and family supporting me on this journey and more importantly thanks be to GOD for providing me with the experiences, talent and now training to be the best that I can be for children.
Well on my way,
Amber
