God works in mysterious ways, but sometimes they aren’t so mysterious, sometimes they are obvious.

There is unplanned gold in ever soul that you run into, no matter what walk of life they are from. -Robert Downey, Jr.

My heart is overflowing this evening as I write. I have had an anxious heart lately which I would rather not admit. There are many life situations that are completely out of my control and up in the air at this moment in time. I am a woman, and I am a planner. But there are some things in life that we just can’t plan. In my search for peace, I found that peace was not a product of control, but the very opposite of it. When I surrender control, then I find peace. When I say to God, “I can’t,” I feel the absolute serenity of knowing that He can. I have found that being out of control is actually a very peaceful state of mind. When I am out of control, God is certainly in control. We have to trust in the settled assurance that God has it all under control and trust in the one whose love is unfailing and whose grace is oh so sweet.

I have spent extra time in prayer the last couple of weeks. The devotions have been a little longer and the prayers a little deeper. I have experienced God’s grace throughout this week in incredible ways through so many people and through their wise words. Doing hair has been one of my greatest joys that I have experienced in life. Not necessarily the art of hair (which I do love), but the connections and relationships that I have created throughout my career. I have gained a family and good Godly influences who impact my life on a daily basis. God’s light has been so bright through people who radiate his love for me. I have had random voicemails and text messages, all with words to which I needed to hear. Sometimes I question my impact on this world and question if I am fully and successfully living my life for God’s greater glory. I needed to hear the words of these special chosen people who reassured the work that I am doing here on earth spiritually, physically, and emotionally. I am a more person, I want to see more and do more to have a bigger impact on the people of this world. I needed those special words of love.

I have always loved deep conversations, but have never been very good at small talk. Today and yesterday I was granted the opportunity to engage in conversations that fed my soul. Between phone conversations and clients, my heart is full. The clients that sit in my chair have no idea how grateful I am for them and for their words and examples. I got to thinking at how blessed I am to have the opportunity and the ability in my daily life to be able to have these conversations that can change people’s lives, including mine. Sometimes I am the counselor, and sometimes they are my voice of reason with wisdom and grace. I have had two clients cry in my chair the last two days at the impact of a story. The reassurance of a mother who was questioning her aptitude of mothering and the impact of a God story that simply touched a dear client’s heart. I had a client who became a counselor to me this evening with words that the Lord knew I needed to hear. I feel beyond blessed to have the capability and desire for deep conversations with people who sometimes I barely even know. I am thankful that he provides the words and allows me to share my story and for others to share their story with me in ways that impact my life at that very moment in so many ways. People have no idea the influence that an individual is capable of through a simple word or conversation. I want to always strive to speak the words that he wants me to speak. Words that build up. I want my motives to speak to not be selfish, but to be selfless because I know that it’s not about me. It is about the Lord, and I want every word to reflect this attitude. God creates divine appointments, thank you for letting me be brave enough to embrace the hearts that you lay on my path.