One short year ago my future looked different than it does now. I expected to be married with my two boys and his two girls, a crazy dog and two cats. That’s what today was supposed to look like for me a year ago. But life happens and the future changes and evolves to meet it. One future picture fades as another stands up to take it’s place, and on and on it goes.
I have found in life that when one future picture fades, it often leads me into a place of self discovery. With the fading of that last picture I discovered a new passion hidden within me for helping people realize their health and fitness goals as a Beachbody Coach. I absolutely love it! I don’t think I would have found it had that old picture stayed intact, because everything I was, was all wrapped up in the life I was living then. I wasn’t looking for new opportunities then.
Somewhere along the way I’ve heard the phrase, “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
Dream anyway. Make your plans. Just don’t hold too tightly to them. No matter what the future holds or doesn’t hold, one thing has to be constant. You have to believe that God has it all in hand. That He knows what He’s doing, and that everything will work out just the way it’s supposed to.
What are your plans? Go ahead, tell me. Promise I won’t hold you to them!
Godspeed,
Mollie <3
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Jordan says
June 2, 2017 at 12:37 AMAmen! My future looks a lot different than I planned. His plan prevails, all day every day. Trying to live into that as well. Thanks for sharing, friend! I’m linked up behind you. <3
Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros says
June 2, 2017 at 1:06 AMPraying you up and loving your courage to share this story. Sending love and hugs through your weekend, #fmf friend.
Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says
June 2, 2017 at 1:28 AMMollie, what a powerful, brave essay! Thank you for writing this, and sharing it with us.
I don’t have any plas, and though it’s a huge paradigm shift for me, it’s OK. I live in the moment, and in every moment I accept the grace that’s offered. At least, I try to!
#1 at FMF this week.
http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/06/your-dying-spouse-318-pain-glory-and.html
jenn says
June 2, 2017 at 6:13 AMWith the fading of that last picture I discovered a new passion hidden within me<—
This is pure gold Mollie! Cheers to a girl that I shared a warm beverage with a summer in TN long ago now. I know our dreams have changed, but we are still writing so that is a constant love. I hope you continue to view God as in control and loving. Preaching to myself too. 😉
My plans are varied. I have many things I want to do/accomplish as I "grow up." The hardest part for me is the elements I cannot control. Our boys are growing up. My husband's job and desires for work keep changing. My own work is changing due to co-workers coming and going and clients doing the same. I pray you have a lovely Friday and another year of unfolding dreams that we cannot even imagine. Go God! 😉 Love, Jenn
Sarah Geringer says
June 2, 2017 at 7:50 AMHi Mollie, you are so right to make plans but hold them loosely. I’m sure God has laughed at some of mine (in a jolly way, not a mocking way.) #17 at #fmf this week.
Susan Witmer Miller says
June 3, 2017 at 9:06 AMThanks so much for sharing your story. It’s timely for me as I’ve been striving to become more Spirit-led. 🙂
Mary Geisen says
June 4, 2017 at 9:14 AMI am so proud of you and how far you have come in the last year. I know it hasn’t been easy. God has so much ahead for you and I can’t wait to watch it all unfold. Love you girl!
Tara says
June 5, 2017 at 9:16 PMThank You! I need to remember that. Proud of you friend! I’m over in the 96 spot this week.