Back to Work Tomorrow

After a really nice respite, it's back to work for me tomorrow. I am actually looking forward to getting back to the office and my work with applicants and Habitat Partner Families. I think this break came at a good time. I was feeling a little cranky before my time off and now I feel recharged and ready to do the work to which God has called me.
I also am feeling a sense of renewed peace in my soul. I've shared with you in previous posts that I have been feeling restless and I wasn't sure why. I've spent time listening and I feel like I am ready to take some action steps in response to this restlessness. First, I realize that I need to connect with a Christian community. I've spent nearly a year looking for a church home and I feel like I am ready to make a commitment to share my gifts with a church in Cincinnati. I have contacted the church leadership and will be attending orientation classes in the coming weeks. Also, I will be meeting with one of the pastors to talk about how I might get plugged into the life and ministry of the church. I'm looking forward to getting involved and connecting with others in ministry.
Secondly, I have enrolled in a seven-week creative writing course at a local adult education center. The class begins next week and will give me a chance to improve my writing skills. I also will be able to receive feedback on my writing. I must admit that I feel a bit anxious about receiving critique but I also know that this is the only way to improve my skills. So, while feeling anxious, I also know I need to step out in faith. I also am looking forward to meeting new people in this class. Again, this will be good for me to get off the couch and away from simply watching others live life in movies and on TV. I hope it will be another way for me to express myself and find community.
I ask for your prayers as I take these next steps in life. These times of transition and new beginnings are both exciting and anxiety producing for me. I need to trust that God has good things in store for me in all of this.
Thanks for your prayers and for being a part of my journey!