Just a Piece of the Puzzle

   God's plan is higher than our own. Throughout the year 2012 God had been shaping me. I started reading the Bible more, journaling and praying. During this time I specifically remember asking God to help me get into the habit of praying and reading His Word. I didn't know what to say to God, I mean he is the Creator of the universe! The Bible was so boring to me at that point that it was difficult just to open it up. So God started to answer my prayer. He taught me how to do these things.
   He was helping me to rebuild my self-confidence. No longer would I put my self-worth in the hands of the boys that I hung out with, but within the hands of my Father in heaven.At this point in time God was also preparing me and my heart for the future. I started to be attracted to broken people, like a magnet. I could see when people were hurting and broken, I felt their pain. Mostly teenagers. I had a guy friend at the time, he had worked with my family and I's business so I got to know him pretty well. We started messaging on social media and I found myself giving him advice and trying to help him solve some of life's greatest challenges, we talked quite a bit! Throughout this time I had another friend who was not a Christian yet had some interest. I spent a lot of time with her and the relationship grew to be pretty close.
   Through all this God was shaping my love for counseling young adults/teens. I am still one myself but one day I will not be. My love for teens has flourished as time goes on and I am so excited to see where God is leading me! The things that have happened to me, the things I have overcome are just one piece of the puzzle. I can't see the ultimate masterpiece, I can only put together pieces as God allows. This is what makes the journey of life exciting and exhilarating!