The sky is not the limit

Our limits are actually God’s grace towards us 

I remember preparing to graduate college knowing the possibilities of what I could do and where I could go were endless. I truly had so much freedom to do whatever I wanted–or so I thought. 

I started applying to different positions in Pennsylvania and out-of-state within my career focus of teaching and writing. I wanted a fresh start, an exciting new adventure and it was simply a matter of the right job coming along. 

But at the same time, I was dealing with some significant health challenges and was dependent on doctors in the area as well as the family and friends around me who could check in and make sure I was okay. 

Truthfully, I despised those barriers. I hated how my health controlled so much of what I was and wasn’t able to do. I wanted to be able to do what other young adults did without thinking twice and needing to be cautious when it came to overexertion. 

To me, freedom looked a lot like limitlessness and no boundaries, so that I could chase my dreams and watch God do amazing things in a new season. 

But through wise counsel and God’s grace, I learned limits are a gift. If we could do everything on our own, there would be no need for dependency on God. And He would never receive the glory in situations because everything would be done by our own strength. 

So I’m praising God for knowing exactly what I need. 

And as He would have it, I’ve learned a lot from my health limitations and am blessed by many doctors in my area that I wouldn’t have access to if I’d moved away. God knew I needed that because my first job out of college was two minutes from my house [insert mind blown emoji] and now I’m pursuing writing full time and working in a ministry position at my church. Honestly? I love it and wouldn’t want it any other way.  

How have you seen God use your limitations for His glory?!