Have you ever asked God for answers but never stopped long enough to hear what He's trying to tell you? Unfortunately, that's been me lately. The past couple of months, I've felt led to change careers and have felt my passion for wanting to make a difference just ready to burst forth! I have repeatedly asked for guidance and answers. I am such an impatient person and would keep asking "Why? What? What do I do? Tell me what to do! Show me where to go. Open my eyes to answers. Please, God! Just show me!" Raise your hand if you've been there. My impatience has been getting the best of me.

I was feeling so desperate for answers, I even wondered if God was sending me a message through a fortune cookie one day....
"Your present plans are going to succeed within the year."


Could it be? Is this my message from God I've been waiting for? Is this Him sending me comfort and reassurance to continue with what I'm doing? Do I think God would use a fortune cookie to reach out to me? I mean food will get my attention! *smile* The answer is that I don't know. But I do know that God can do anything, use anything, or anybody who is willing.
"With God, all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

Even if it's not a message from Him, I was reminded that He's got this. He is in control. He knows my heart's desire and guess what... He cares about them too. Just like He cares for yours. He knows our desires before we even ask. He promises to supply our every need.
"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" Matthew 6:26

I know that sometimes I need little reminders. "Seek God first and everything else can wait."...I tell myself that a lot. We get so caught up in the "now" that we sometimes let our own desires hinder God's plan for our lives. I've been reminded lately that this life is not mine. My life is for Him, for His purpose and glory.
"But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33

So lately, while I've been repeatedly asking for answers, I heard it. God clearly said this to me... "Stop! Stop it! Be still and listen." and this verse:
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31




"Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." Psalm 16:11

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Jamie Habermaas is married and together they have 3 rowdy boys. She spends her days in a law office dreaming up big ideas and her evenings checking homework, giving lots of hugs and finding the adventure in the every day. Diagnosed with M.S. in January, 2009, she spends much time raising awareness for the disease and with M.A.D. Moms, Moms who are making a difference in their communities.