11:27 AM - Taking it to God
This week had started off roughly, but oddly enough I have experienced things that I don't thing are sheer coincidence. I went to a therapist this week. She was nice enough. We began on working on my family history, stressors, etc. She stated she felt I should make myself do things I tend to enjoy even if I don't think I feel like it. She said to try one thing a week and just see how that goes. So I am. She also said she wanted to refer me to a psychiatrist. I'm working on that as well. I left there indifferent, but headed on to Wal-Mart.
I ran into what was one of my best clients when I worked in my home town. She looked slimmer and was smiling "ear to ear". I asked her how she was and she said "Great." I asked what was great in her life and she proceeded to tell me that she'd lost 60 lbs, come off of all of her medicines and was getting ready to go to work. She said she'd prayed over it and put her faith in a 'higher power' and things just started happening. I was elated for her and my first thought walking away was, "God put her in my path for a reason. Don't know what that is yet, but there was a reason."
I thought about it long after our meeting. Well, this morning I ran into another client with wonderful news. We talked about how far she'd come and I told her how proud I was of her accomplishments. (Now keep in mind, these 2 women I speak of don't know each other at all) She began to tell me how she prayed over it and put her faith in a "higher power". It was almost a direct quote of the first lady. It has sent chills through me. Two people, one week, same joy. No, that isn't irony. That has given me new hope.
I still don't know 100% what God's message to me is in that, but I'm changed by it. I feel hope. For the first time in a long time, I feel optimistic about life. I feel God will make a way. So today, my worries and burdens are no longer mine. I'm giving them to God. I know he will provide and he does answer prayers. I just can't get over the great way he's revealed himself. I appreciate it. I can't wait to see what happens next!