God is up to something!

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After writing my last post about Borders closing, I moped around for a couple of hours, wondering what I was going to do, now.  No more "I'm running up to Borders."  It was a real pity party until I heard God's small, still voice inside me whisper a scripture...

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19

At once I felt a little tickle of excitement rising up inside.  I love it when God is up to something new in my life! I don't know what it is and I'm sure it will mean that He has to sand off a few more of my rough edges, but I'm in!

That was Sunday - the past couple of days have been fun.  I've had this air of expectancy and joy about me and a heightened awareness of God working in my life.  What could be better than that???

Bring it on, God - I'm ready!

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  1. D. U. OkonkwoJuly 27, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Amen! What a cool and very timely post! And remember, what gets taken away from us was never meant to be in our destiny. God works everything out togethe for good Romans 8:28 :o)

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  2. Jan ChristiansenJuly 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You're so right, DUO. I can't wait to see what God has planned for my future, but in the meantime...I'm enjoying my NOW!

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  3. Carol MoncadoJuly 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    How close are you to one of the Paradise Bakerys? They're owned by Panera [or the same company anyway - whatever the parent name is]. No books to read but you know how much work I get done there...

    <3 you!

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  4. Jan ChristiansenJuly 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    The only one close is at Arrowhead Mall, but it's in the food court. A walk up, not an individual restaurant. I'll have to find someplace, but not until after next week. Have the boys 3 days next week, then they start back to school.

    Thanks for the suggestion, though.

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  5. LindaLouAugust 7, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Jan,
    What about Starbucks for coffee and laptop? I even hit McDonald's for laptop and study time. There's always the library ... but no coffee at the same time and that's a bummer. Hope you find your new place. I'm going through the same thing as far as just enjoying the NOW.

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  6. Jan ChristiansenAugust 7, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Hey, LindaLou! Thanks for dropping by my blog. There are a couple of Starbucks in the area. I'll have to give them a whirl.

    Hmmmm - maybe this week can be Starbucks Search Week. I know of at least 3 close to me and I'll bet I can find 2 more fairly close. I'll go to one each day this week to see which one has the best atmosphere and see if I can find my "new place."

    Thanks for the suggestion!

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