Shaky ground, firm foundation.

Uncertainty is the ocean I’ve been swimming in for the past year. I packed up my whole life, moved to Italy and I’ve been living out of two suitcases for the past 8 months. Now the semester has come to a close and the question on everyone’s mind is, “What’s next?”

Here’s what I know. I booked my ticket. July 14th is set on the calendar as the date I am coming back to the states. I’m spending the summer in Europe traveling with friends and soaking up Rome as I live with a family from my church. After praying a lot this year I’ve decided that grad school would be a good next step, so I’m applying for some online programs.

Here’s what I don’t know. Where I will be living or what part of the country I will be in. What I will be doing for a job. Or what life will look like.

The second question I get is, “How are you feeling about this next step?” And here’s the truth. I’m at peace. Everything after July 14th is unknown, but there is One who is known, God. And I trust Him. I trust that He will provide what I need. I trust His love and care for me. I trust that He will continue to direct my path as I keep moving my feet forward.

So I’m standing firm on that foundation. And when the fears and anxieties creep in I remind myself of these truths.

My identity is secure in Him. I am Lindsey, beloved by God. The rest we will have to wait and see.