Am I Who I Want to Be?

Over the past couple of days, it seems every time I turn on the radio, I hear the same song. Switchfoot has been playing in my ear the same theme: "This is your life. Are you who you wanna be?"

I thought seriously about that question on my drive home from work tonight. I can safely say sometimes that I'm not where I want to be or doing what I want to be doing. But am I who I want to be? I think I can honestly say, "yes." Sure, there are days I wonder, and there are unfulfilled dreams in my heart. Marriage, motherhood, missions, a career in healthcare. These things may add to who I am, but they can't define me. I am a child of God, and in my deepest heart, I know that He is pleased with me. I'm not perfect and I must constantly strive for more of Jesus. But I am who I want to be...because I am His. Nothing can diminish this identity. Circumstances may sometimes cloud my view, but truth remains. I am His. That really is enough.

Lord, may I drink deeply of You and be satisfied.

Just in case you've never heard of them....

Dancin'

My parents came over this weekend and we went to a performance of Riverdance. This is the second time I've seen then perform live and I'm still amazed that any person can be capable of moving that quickly. And then the fiddler. I'm entirely jealous. About the fastest piece of music I can play semi-well is "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," and that's only if I slow it down. (I suppose the fact that I haven't touched my violin in...months...has something to do with it.) I hope those people realize what a gift they've been given...and Who gave it. It's amazing.

Sightings

They say Spring isn't far behind when the robins return. Well, today I saw one. He flew past me and landed in the tree in the courtyard outside my office. Although the below-freezing temperatures don't make warmer weather seem very imminent, a new season is on its way! (Hmmm...perhaps this is indicative of more than just the atmosphere.)

Got Snow?

I thought you all might like to see the Winter Wonderland that is Spokane. I took these pictures of my backyard this morning.

Snow cones, anyone?

For Sale

Over Christmas, our landlord stopped in out-of-the-blue. Sadly, he is planning to sell our house in early summer. So, we will soon be homeless. I'm trying not to worry about it too much...but it's not working very well! I know the Lord is preparing a place for me and that this comes as no surprise to Him. I really wish He'd let me in on His plans! Please pray for me (as well as my housemates) that the Lord will open just the right door...literally...and that He will take care of all the financial "stuff" that this potentially brings with it. (And, for those of you in the Spokane area, keep your eyes peeled and let me know if you see any housing possibilities!)