open hands

have you ever thought about what you would do when an opportunity arrives at your door? 

would you actually see it as an opportunity or would you pass it on by? 

and what would that opportunity be..? a new job? a trip? a new place to live? meeting someone new? going somewhere on the other side of the world? spending quality time with a friend? serving someone else? what would it be? and the greatest question is how will you respond?

one common theme in my prayer time lately has been "opportunities". that the Lord would give me opportunities to serve Him. whether big or small. ranging from overseas opportunities to loving on those around me. all of it is equal in how it brings honor and glory to His name. the issue and question has been, will i respond to it? will i recognize the opportunity before me?

a friend of mine recently said to me,"don't get caught up in the ultimate plan, or destination, but keep your hands open to see all along the way because you never know who the Lord will introduce you to or what He will do as you are going along." 

i'm humbled daily. i don't get how things have worked out the way they have. but i do know that the Lord has answered my prayer. maybe in a different way then i was expecting, but He answered it. i am thankful for what's in front of me. an opportunity for the Lord to use me in someone else's life. we each are a vessel for Him to use. to be His hands and feet to others.  what a honor it is to serve the Lord by serving His people and loving them. 

so with each chance i get. and each step i am on. i am saying yes. i will step forward.

All to Him,

Joy