What's next?

I graduated from UMBC on Monday, May 24th. I sat at my Commencement and soaked it all in, thoroughly enjoying my graduation day. As I sat there, listening to the valedictorian and President Hrabrowski, I realized that I was about to embark on a new season of my life, one that did not involve college (for now). This is hard for me to imagine, since I have always been enrolled in some form of academia for the last 20 years of my life.

So what does this new season hold for me? Many people ask me what my plans are, now that I've graduated. To be honest, I don't know. Although I may not know what my future holds, I know who holds my future. I am taking this summer and dedicating it to the Lord to hear what His plans are for me. I want to do what the Lord wants me to do, and I have not yet received any clear direction. I'm waiting on God and trusting that He has a good plan for me, one that is full of hope and good things (Jeremiah 29:11). I trust that He will open doors for me to walk through and close the doors that aren't for me. This isn't always easy. I'm holding to God's Word, especially Psalm 143:8-11, which says:
8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord;
I run to you to hide me.
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing. 11 For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress

My question for you is this: Are you waiting on the Lord and trusting Him to lead you?

If so, keep waiting and trust in His perfect timing. His plans for you are good!