This past summer, we went to Detroit Lakes for a week with some family. One of those family members was my little grandson who is about a year and a half old.

One day, my husband and I took him out on a paddle boat. He'd never been on a boat before and is a little cautious by nature so I was wondering how this was going to work. We put on his life jacket and put him in the boat while we pushed it into the water. So far, he sat quietly and just looked around to see what was going on. Then we climbed in and off we went. After a few minutes I leaned forward to see his little face. He sat there so contentedly with a hand on each of us and the biggest smile across his little face.

At that moment, I had a God revelation.  I felt God say to me: you don't need to know where you're going or what the outcome is going to look like. Trust me.  Put your hand on my arm and smile. I love you completely and I want you to enjoy the ride.

Thank you, Lord, for simplifying my heart and my thoughts and showing me how to enjoy my journey!

My last blog was about living simply. And yes, I have decided to do the one year without buying anything new for myself. I started on September 1st and on that very day, I was at Starbuck's with my daughter and mentioned that I needed a new water bottle. I suddenly realized what I was doing. This is going to take some getting used to. The second day, I was in Superstore. I walked past the nail polishes and saw a beautiful new fall color. Oh, a new polish! Wait - not this time. In just two days, I realized how I quickly grab things and throw them in my cart. This is going to be challenging but also I know that this is going to be a good year. I believe it will teach me to think before I purchase.

But also, I look at my closet and hope there's enough in there to put some good outfits together for work. I feel a little panicked thinking "what if there's not enough?". I have already realized that there is this hoarding mentality in me. It's not obvious - it's subtle but it's there. And that already shows me that I am not looking to God and believing He's not enough - what if He doesn't supply all my needs?

Here's my new memory verse: "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

How can I doubt? He is MY God and His promises are sure! God grant all of us the faith to take You at Your Word!