My devotional is challenging the reader to take a look at the way God speaks to us. Yesterday was addressing God’s Word, the Bible. Today it addressed circumstances. There was one sentence that truly stood out in bold letters. It says, “If we focus only on what we cannot do, we often don’t realize the opportunities and blessings God has provided for us.”

I could name you so MANY times in my past when I told God–I CAN’T DO THAT! My one and only rationale for saying this was because the situation might reveal my past to the world and then I’d never be able to show my face again. This was really true for me in the education years. Being a teacher, one is not given too much attention. Moving into building administration, there are times when a light is shown on you, but it is very short lived. BUT, moving into superintendency, that position is often in the news. There was no way I could allow myself (even though I was often encouraged to do this) to even apply for a spot. I wouldn’t even ask God if He wanted me to do this. I knew better! I’m sure not sorry for my years in education. I know God wanted me there. I just was too cautious to let God be fully in charge.

The fear I write about, keeping me from stepping out, hit me squarely when I was asked to consider starting the counseling program. BUT, this time, I knew better than to say no without bringing it to GOD. In so doing, I kept seeing His Light shining. Today, I’m so grateful for this opportunity. It has taken me a lifetime to not focus on what I cannot do to willingness to let God lead me to what He wants me to do. No matter how long it took, I am so grateful to be where I am today!