Good Morning Girls!  So I think I've mentioned (usually in a self- pity, poor me, this isn't fair kind of way) that I started working for a pizza place last September.  Yes, I answered an ad on craigslist (yes....craigslist....my new nemesis) and found myself hanging coupons door to door.

I started with a great attitude.  I thought to myself "this is awesome!  I am getting paid to walk, listen to music, pray, and talk to my friends on the phone."  It was not a bad gig......at first......

 The honeymoon quickly ended and I found myself becoming the disenchanted bride who discovers that her husband leaves the toilet seat up, belches, rubs his belly as he passes gas, and leaves huge wads of toothpaste in the sink....(not that I experienced ANY of that Lol)

The only thing that got me through these walks is holding on to the strong belief that this was temporary and the big "dream fulfillment" was on it's way.  I just needed to be patient.  I just needed to be faithful.  I just needed to be content in all circumstances.

But God knows my heart.  He knows that as I smiled and said life was great my insides where kicking and screaming.  He knew that I had some "issues" that needed to be addressed.  He also knew that this was the perfect place to work them out.  Yes.  The pizza shop.  My training ground for life.  Bless the Lord oh my soul God wasn't kidding when He said "my ways are not your ways".  If they were I would have chosen to read these lessons from a textbook and moved on my merry way........

Here I am.  Ten months later.  Still hanging coupons.  I have a few detours along the way, but I have come full circle and find myself right back where I started.  I told my friend yesterday "It took me 10 months, but I have finally settled in and accepted my job.  I am actually happy and content.  I don't believe I will be here forever, but I am no longer desperately seeking my escape route."  "Hey at least it only took you 10 months" she said.

So yesterday as I was walking I asked the Lord to show me some of the things I have learned over the last 10 months.  God is good.  He is faithful.  We had a grand old time together laughing at the analogies I now have between hanging coupons and how it applies to being a Jesus Girl.

Yes, it took me ten months to stop kicking and screaming and start listening.  Guess I am a slow learner.  I may have taken a few detours but I believe I am back on the path set before me.....as crazy as it seems sometimes.........

Blessed are you- for you do not have to step on 30,000 front steps.  You do not have to walk into 2000 businesses.  Nope.  I am going to share with you the lessons I have learned as the "Fly Lady" (that's what they call me.  They also call me Church Girl and Skinny.......wow!  It took me 10 months to enjoy a job where I am acknowledged as a Christian and I am referred to as "skinny"....what is my problem???!!!)

Todays lesson:  as crazy as the path may be at times, God is in control and directing you!

Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths (and even save you from many many piles of dog pooh....seriously people.....pick up after your dogs!!!!!)

Love, grace, and a dog pooh free path to you all-
Jen