Not What I Had Planned...

I had an entirely different topic in mind for today but as I sat down and turned on the computer just now, the printer started making noise like it was getting ready to print something.  I thought, "That's weird - the computer has been shut down all night, what could it be printing?"  Then I rushed to the assumption that it must be something that one of my kids had been trying to print last night & it had just gotten lost in printland. 

I was totally surprised - and in awe - of what came out.  A few weeks ago I started seriously considering pursuing something I've always wanted to do - a dream I've always had.  I began making preparations, started doing some research, gave it my all for a couple of days - and then chickened out.  Fear of rejection and failure stopped me in my tracks.  I know, I'm a wimp, a scaredy cat - I'll be the first to admit it. 

The dream project has still been in the back of my mind the last couple of weeks but I've just let fear push it onto the back burner of my brain.  Well, this morning before I got out of bed I was laying there talking to God and the pursuit of my dream came to mind again.  So I just said, "Okay God - just show me what you would have me to do with this crazy dream of mine.  If it's something I should pursue, You'll have to let me know." 

Okay this is where it gets good...remember the printer?  You'll never believe what it popped out.  A page of the research I had been doing several weeks ago!!  I KNOW - I couldn't believe it either!  And get this - when I was doing my research, I made lists in a notebook & saved many websites to my favorites - I didn't print anything out!!  And this was not just any page that printed, but a very specific page from a very specific site with very clear guidelines. 

I am completely blown away!!  Not only has God said, "Yes, Monica you need to chase that dream of yours,"  but He has even printed out the instructions for where & how I need to go about it!!  Isn't it awesome when you know that you know that you know that what you're doing or what you're about to pursue is the right thing for you?!  Talk about a Sweet Spot!!!

Question of the day:  Have you ever gotten such a blatant, direct answer from God?  How did it appear?