Twenty Statements Test

Today in Social Psychology we were asked to right twenty statements starting with "I am." It is to make some kind of point which will be discussed next class period; probably has something to do with how society shapes our identity. In any case, I liked doing this. I haven't been asked to do something like this since I was in high school. It was nice to take a quick snapshot of who I think I am at the moment. Most of them are temporal and only relevant to that moment but there are some glimmers of genuine confession peaking through. They are not in order of importance but just as they were coming to me. Without further ado, I give you my twenty statements test:
 
I am...

1. alive
2. forgiven
3. a Christian
4. hopeful
5. bored in class today
6. uncomfortable because of the heat
7. in love
8. anxious for tomorrow
9. trying to be a better student
10. hungry
11. an honest husband
12. wondering when my computer will arrive
13. patient but not enough
14. planning my next move for today
15. a busy person, maybe too busy
16. a mentor to 22 high school students
17. a tech geek
18. an aspiring health nut
19. in need of more money
20. right where I need to be

The one that really prompted me to post this is the last one. No matter what is going on in my life or what level of discontent I am in, I know that God has a purpose for me and that I am right where I need to be. Jeremiah 29:11 exclaims, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." To supplement that Proverbs 16:9 says, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

I know that God has plans for me to have a future and a hope. I also know that no matter how much I think I am in control over what my future looks like, God is planting my feet where I need to go. It is good to know that God is in control of my future and not me. Even with God's guidance I will make mistakes and make plans that are hasty or in ignorance, but God, in his loving kindness, has made sure I am right where I need to be to fulfill the purpose he has for me. 

I hope this finds you well and can bring you encouragement. It sure was a refreshing reminder for me to slow down and stop worrying so much. I would like to see what everyone else's twenty statements test looks like.

May Grace Abound!