overwhelming peace

well, another school year has come and gone, and there has been much happening in my life just over the last few days. i left Moody without saying much, and for that i apologize. for those who have not heard, i will not be returning next year to Moody. it was a last minute decision, but one that was prompted by God. mixed feelings come with it, though i am at great peace, despite not having a clue as to what is next. i have many doors open before me, including school, full-time employment, and even over-seas missions. i am not yet sure what God has in store for me concerning next school year, but i am patiently waiting to see, trying different doors and seeing which one God will leave open. i enjoyed my time with friends at Moody, and i want you all to know i will miss you a great deal. many of you i did not get to say goodbye to, and i hope to be back again to visit. through this last week though, i have been reminded of a great truth. when everything falls apart, all of your plans and ideas....God never does. He never leaves, He never changes. He is always there, waiting for you to come to Him. i have shared with some that i have never felt as helpless as i do right now. my funding for my ministry is below par, and i have no idea what i am going to do next school year. but in the midst of what many would find confusing and stressing, i have total peace. not one bit of stress is on my shoulders. and thanks be to God for that. He has provided more than i could have ever asked for, when it looks like i have nothing. i will be visiting some schools, and am considering looking into missions opportunities. i ask for your prayers as i continue to search God's direction at this point in my life. it is an exciting time, and i am thankful to have the ultimate guide leading me on.
philippians 4:6-7 is so true.