Choose Joy in the Journey

On Mother's Day morning just as I was waking up, I had a vision. I saw a single white flower in a vase on our dining room table. Later that morning they handed out roses at church. There were different colors available, but the rose handed to me was white. After we got home I put the rose in a vase, and put it on the table. I didn't make the connection until a few days later.  Sometimes when I'm feeling lost, God gives me markers to let me know I'm where I'm supposed to be. I just made a major ministry change, and we're going to a new church now. I was constantly second-guessing myself whether I made the right choices. Now I know I'm right where God wants me. Have you ever received markers concerning your destiny? Printed with permission.   Debby lives in Wisconsin with her husband.   Her inspiring book, The Inside Scoop on God, by Deborah Ann Erdmann, is a most enjoyable read. Have you received markers concerning your destiny?

"I am not called to be successful. I am called to be faithful." Mother Teresa I got my face cartooned at the fair this spring.   The experience made me wonder if I need counseling. As John sketched, he asked me about myself.   “Name one thing you like about being retired.”   I replied: “Having time to write, especially short stories, about my life experiences.”   John put his marker down and leaned forward.   “Well, you’re not a spring chicken so I’m sure you have many stories and you won’t have to make up stuff.” I asked John to repeat that.   Yes, that’s what I thought I heard him say the first time.   He asked me if my writings are published and I told him no.   “ Does that make me not a writer?”   He responds:   “ It means you’re a ‘Wannabe Writer.’” I’m glad that I live in a different kingdom than John.   When Jesus called us, He said:   “Follow Me; I’ll make you fishers of men.”   Not “ Someday, when your achieveme