A My Friend Writes follow-up question for Kristin
I was recently interviewed on the podcast My Friend Writes (link below). Kim sent me a follow-up question…
Kim asked: After more than four decades as a therapist, you’ve listened to countless people share their struggles, fears and hopes. What is something you once believed strongly about people, relationships, or life that you see differently today?
Kristin’s answer: In my life and certainly as a mental health counselor, I believed we were in charge of our own life goals and achievements. I believed that each person was in charge of deciding what kind of life they wanted to have and how they were going to achieve it.
I decided to become a Social Worker. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Social Work and also secured a job as a Social Worker. Ten years after working in counseling as a Social Worker, I decided I didn’t know enough and I decided to get my Masters Degree and went forward in obtaining that education.
It was all laid out in front of me: my goals and the path to obtain them, all black and white, yes or no, now or later…With that foundation, I began my adult life. My goal, my decision, my right to decide, and my future lay within the palms of my hands.
I never thought about Jesus or how He fit into my life. Now, as a retired mental health professional and an older and wiser woman, I would include the question for others who are searching for answers as to how they view Jesus in their life.
I now believe Jesus sets our paths and His will proceeds our own will for ourselves. Jesus knew our life paths and how He would fulfill them even if we choose a shortcut. It’s about Jesus’ will for our lives, not our will for our lives.
I would also apply this question to dating and possible marriage proposals: who does Jesus have for me? I never explored that path either and ended up divorced twice!
Prayer in life is so important! It’s the vehicle that will get us on the right path that Jesus wants for us.
Include Jesus in your life; that’s what I’d do differently today.
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