Growing where you're planted...
I've used that phrase a lot, attempting to explain what season of life I'm in. Whatever has been happening, one thing is certain, I'm on the move. Transition means that we are in motion from one place to the next, gliding between two realities. It's not a stagnant experience by any means. It is exhilarating and terrifying, awkward and full of hope. I have been on the move. . . and I don't quite know what to do with myself. Because, the hardest part about it is that I haven't been transitioning in ONE area of my life- everything has been effected. My normal state of living is being turned over on it's head. For various reasons I no longer work the same job, attend the same church, have my usual group of friends, have the same hair. Everything has been stripped away.
Now I feel the need to explain myself to the "garden" that I left behind. Somewhere in the back of my head I keep imagining the hole that I left when I was transplanted somewhere new. The church I left, the friends that I don't keep in touch with as much. . . I just need you to know that, wherever I go next, I will take a piece of you with me. When I speak of new gardens and new adventures it is not to say my time with you was not valuable or unimportant, it is only to say that God has buried my roots somewhere new. . . and I must grow where I am planted.
But, until then, I am doing the only thing I can do. I am growing where I am planted; I am reaching my branches to the sky as I constantly grow towards the light of the Son. I cannot look back on my past and question why things happened the way they did. All I can see and rejoice in now is the new season that God so graciously lavished upon me. "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13
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1/30/2016 10:17:31 am
WOW--You are living your life in a very "Lovely" and "Godly" way.Living Life is indeed a JOURNEY with twists and turns along the way. The only constant is your navigator, GOD is gently showing you your PURPOSE along the way. WOW--WOW He is growing YOU. Nina, I can feel the Love, Laughter, Forgiveness, Faith, and most of all the Heart of the Lord within you. You are truly a blessing to us. I thanking God for just know a little about Nina right now. Your journey encourages me, to let go and just let God. Pat
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Barb Elliott
2/2/2016 11:01:12 am
Nina, welcome to following Jesus as an adult. It is an amazing journey, very tough, very challenging, some thorns (you never knew about) will be trimmed away, and the healing salve will be poured on. God's compassion will be understood a little bit more, and you will express it much better. Praying for you. <3
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Renee Cuvillier
2/7/2016 07:18:23 pm
The future is so exciting for you. Love you so much. Blessed to be a part of your life.
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About the Author: Nina Schultz is a 34 year old redhead from South Louisiana now living in Dallas, Texas. Her passion for people, creativity, and her faith has sparked many of the adventures she has found herself on. Whether it is through photography, art, music, or writing- she is always ready to capture the profoundly beautiful moments of life- common or extraordinary. Archives
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