By Searching Isobel Kuhn

This book was given to me by my bestie as a gift. It's one I can't seem to put down! There's a lot of things in there that struck me but something I really felt I should share was a look at our times.
Isobel  the author is in a quest to search for God while still being wrapped in worldly pleasures (card playing, novels and dancing). This story is about the 1920's. What's so significant about that is that's much like our times now isn't it?

We're also Christians but living in the world and all it's desires. Times really haven't changed. What struck me was the personal relationship she has grown to have with God. Throughout the book she's agnostic and doesn't believe in God but all the times her "bargins" have actually been answered she starts to see that God is real and does answer prayer.

For instance there's a decision she had to make, as we all do on a daily basis. She wanted to know whether she should go to a dance and was really torn about it. The way she got her answer was scripture. It was clear that was something God was asking her to leave behind. I just had a conversation with a friend I met at a camp last summer about this. In my heart I know that she'll never reach her full potential living in the circumstances she is now. She's about to graduate high school and at a point in her life where she doesn't know what to do. She wants to go to a college while still living in an unsafe situation.

For me college was my escape! I got to leave my past behind and make a new life, new friends, new memories. As soon as I came to UW-Stout I got involved right away in student organizations. I felt I moved out of my home and now I was spreading my wings! I just had a baby shower where a few of my friends from college were present. I'm thankful every day for my friends and family! God is really a beautiful Daddy and he knows how to take care of his Kids!

My heart breaks for anyone of my loved ones that are struggling to live the life they are called to live. For me letting my circumstances define my outcome would've literally killed me. This book and life is teaching me that God meets you right where you're at whether it's fresh out of school, a job, single, married, divorced, widowed, what have you and reveals his plans for your life. Several times a silent prayer is answered and what I deemed impossible becomes nothing for God. I'm amazed at how quickly he seems to provide for us! All I can say is that surrender is the key. Surrender your plans, your, wants, your needs, your desires and meet His. He has amazing plans for you that you have no way to even begin to understand. I can only speak of experience. I'm married and about to be a mommy. Those that have known me back home would be amazed at my life. I know I am everyday floored by how good God is and can be. He wants to be that for you too!

An exerpt from the book I'd like to leave you with is "We need to worship and to adore as well as analyze and explain. Mary of Bethany learned much by just sitting at Jesus' feet, listening to Him and loving Him. Our generation's greatest lack is just here." By Searching Isobel Kuhn

I don't know about you but I know I want nothing more than to just sit at Jesus feet learning and loving Him! I couldn't think of a more beautiful use of my time! In this world we will have trouble but take heart we have overcome the world!! For me sitting in my circumstances wasn't an option. I pray that also for you and those you love! Everybody wants a direction but when one is given it's not followed for one or another reason. I pray you can learn to love and appreciate the voice of Jesus and the Holy Spirit prompt you to live the life they have for you! I pray you don't let fear hold you back from pursuing you identity! I pray you find a love that will never leave nor forsake you! I'm confidently able to say for the first time in my life that I am safe! I pray the same for you!

Love you
Tina Putney