Keep your eyes and ears open :)

I have a goal I'm moving towards - going back to Greece to work with Hellenic Ministries.
Is there plenty to do to prepare before I leave? Absolutely...
Is my focus solely on getting myself back to Greece? Not exactly...

I feel great peace and excitment about the direction God is leading me... but in the midst of that excitment for what's ahead, I'm also finding joy and opportunity in this "in between" time. If I become too fixated on wishing I was already back in Greece helping the ministry there ASAP, I'd miss out on what God wants to show me today...

like hanging out with some really cool old widows in my neighborhood,
like grading Bible studies and writing encouraging letters to prison inmates all over the country,
like sharing music and memorized passages of scripture with area churches and youth groups,
like sharing my testimony with students at schools and chapels,
like comminicating with and encouraging my friends and family,
like taking advantage of opportunities to improve my exercise and nutrition habits,
like even practicing good cooking and cleaning skills :)
like reading and learning all I can about Greece, Orthodox Christianity, and the Greek language before I even get back there...
AND MORE!

As I pray for God to keep my eyes and ears open to his revelation to me, and for the heart to understand and the courage to respond, I'm realizing that God has me at home for these few months for his perfect timing and purpose as well, and I'm super thankful for every moment of it! :)

Be encouraged... wherever you're at on your journey... moving towards a specific goal? just finished a big task? wondering what God might have in store next?... look and listen for what God might want to do through you NOW, this day. :)