Austin!

Last weekend I attended a music festival with my daughter Emily in Austin, Tx.  I had always wanted to go but it was never convenient, plus there wasn't anyone to go with.  I was excited and didn't know what to expect.  It turned out be a weekend of surprises all around!  Looking back I'm glad I didn't know because knowing the way I think, I would have messed it up!  You know what I mean, the way we look to the future and have it all  planned out before it happens. For all the controllers out there I know I'm not alone.  

Years ago I would have spent the majority of time planning out every moment down to the minute of what I would be doing and when.  Each activity would be replayed over and over in my head to insure of my comfort or that I could handle all situations and there would be no surprises.  No "flying by the seat of her pants" for this gal.  

Thank goodness for God's transforming powers!  For the most part I was busy till leaving for Austin.  Emily and I made contact the morning I was to leave by email letting her know the time of arrival.  I hadn't even looked at the map to see where the motel was or called to verify reservations.  This was totally out of character for me and it didn't bother me.

The weekend was more than I can put into words.  It was as if I had arrived home.  That's what music does for me.  As a child growing up music was a big part of my life.  Whether at church or home, music was always there.  Today music is play on my computer as I write.  

But this wasn't the only surprise.  Emily and I were able to connect with family and a new baby that we hadn't seen for awhile.  But that's not all!  As we were making our way home we stopped in Waco to use the restroom.  A young man stopped us as we were going into the Shell station and asked for a ride if we were going to Dallas, which we were.  What a shock!  I was speechless, nervous and wondering why me all at the same time.  What would Phillip think, what if he's an ax murder, why if, why if...etc. etc.  There are many valid reasons why two women shouldn't pickup a hitchhiker!  Am I right!  Well, before I knew it I said "yes".  Now what have I done.  But the truth was I believe that God was giving me the peace and confidence to say yes.  If wasn't long ago that such an encounter would have been unthinkable.  The fear would have controlled my actions and I sure I missed opportunities in the past because of it.  

I would never suggest that we all pickup  hitchhiker but I am saying that if fear is in your life God can free you.  God supplies all our needs to go into the world to serve others, even hitchhikers, making us Fit for Him!

Till next time!