Answered Prayers

On August 13th I celebrated the one year anniversary of the day I quit my job at UCSB. Many wouldn't consider this a happy occasion to celebrate but for me it represents my first step of faith that began the amazing journey I am now enjoying. Last week as I was studying I came across one of my favorite Psalms 40:

"I wait patiently for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feel on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the Lord."

As I read this psalm, I began thanking the Lord for lifting me out of a pit and placing me on a solid rock (or Hawaii). He has taken care of all my needs and given me the desires of my heart that I longed for. I can't thank Him enough for all He's done for me this last year. Motivated by all God has done I began looking through my journal I wrote one year ago. On July 26, 2008, while trying deserately to decided what do to with my life, I wrote Psalm 40:1-3 in the entry. At the end of this quote, I wrote: "Lord, may this be my testimony for the future. Thank you for what you are molding with my life now." As I reread these words a year later, I stared at the page in astonishment and thanksgiving. How great is our God?! He does hear our cries, He does care and He does want to place a new song of joy and praise on our lips.