Grow Where You're Planted

We've lived here for over 6 months now, and when I walk into a school function or a group setting I still feel like the new girl. And it moves me to compassion for my girls who are still creating friendships. It's hard to move and be new, and frankly sometimes I get tired of putting myself out there and trying to find a friend...or two...or three...

And then I remember that God planted us here. It was not a place Jeff and I were dreaming about, and it was not a place I ever thought I would be, but here we are. And we know that God brought us here...and so I need to grow here.

As we began growing our seeds this year preparing for our garden I feel especially reminded that growing can be painful at times, but it brings about good fruit. I pray that as we grow here in our new home, in our community and at our church that we would be able to bear good fruit for His glory.