If...then...what?

So a couple weeks ago we were with some dear friends & my good friend Mark asked me a question that was a great question, but really made me think & I have continued to ponder his inquiry. It was along these lines..."Brandi, obviously you love what you do...but if you could be doing anything else (like as far as work, profession) then what would you do with your life? Hhmmm...interesting. He was correct in saying, 'obviously' since it is obvious to those who know me well that I love what I do. I really do LOVE what I do. I get the privelage of doing ministry full time, 24/7. While it can have it's down-sides, they are by no means deal breakers & only effect me very little. It is such a joy to work for the Lord. I wear many hats in ministry & I love them all for different reasons. I would never trade what I do. But, if then what...well, I have my degree in Social Work...my preference of what else I would do with my life...I would still be working with teenagers, they are my passion...and it would be in a group-home, shelter type situation & I would love to involve counseling in that as well. It's funny that what I see myself doing outside of what I am involves so much of what I already do. That is how I am affirmed that this is God's call on my life.

10 years ago, as a new believer, I would have NEVER guessed this is what I would be doing. But there is nothing I would rather be doing. I thank God every day for placing me in this position. Even when it's hard. Because I am deeply involved with people (mostly young people) & the hard thing about being so involved in their lives...is being so involved in their lives. It can be consuming. But it's what I do, part of who I am. It is my passion. And I am glad I don't have to be chasing after something I would rather be doing...there is no if then what.

Below is just a sample collage of why I do what I do.