Have you ever had your mind and heart set on a dream only for God to take you down a completely different path in your life?
I had this happen about 5 years ago. I started going back to school to get a Masters Degree in Counseling. I knew without question at a very early age I wanted to help others in this field. While going back to college I was diagnosed with cancer, and my life took a completely different turn, as you can only imagine. Immediately I went from pursuing my dream to become a licensed counselor to fighting for my life to stay alive. Looking back over what took place, I can’t help but almost laugh at how true God’s word is.
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21
When I set out to get my degree in counseling, I never in my wildest dreams would of thought that God would use my life to minister to others about His unfailing grace, mercy and miraculous love for us. Who in the world would of thought that while training to run a half-marathon 6 months after waking up from my coma I would discover the deepest desire of my heart, coaching? Even though I had no desire to become a “running coach”, God revealed to me that I could be a spiritual coach. As a Women’s Christian Life Coach I get to love, encourage and motivate others just as my running coaches did for me. Now today, 5 years later I have the privilege of coaching women daily around the world as we seek God together and build deeper intimate relationships with Christ!
My hope and prayer for you today is that even if you are questioning which direction your life is heading, that you too will trust the scripture and know without question that God’s purpose for you life will prevail! Leave a comment today and share where you are in your life plans and what God is revealing to you.
Honored to serve as a Women’s Christian Life Coach from Charlotte, NC at www.lindakuhar.com
Great post, Linda! Thank you for sharing your story. Your story proves what a strong woman you are today and how you can inspire so many other sisters in Christ. i cannot imagine going through life being diagnosed with cancer and I am sure that is a true testimony of your trust in God. I always enjoy reading your posts and look forward to more of your posts in the future. God Bless You! 🙂
Thank you Charolette! It makes me smile when I hear how encouraged others are by God’s story. 🙂
Your story is so inspiring Linda and I am always encouraged by your messages. To know that He works all things together for good is an encouragement to me. Many times He has changed directions in my life and I am learning to try to just be still and listen as best I can.
Thank you Jennifer! I’m exactly where you are…learning to just be still & listen to God.
Linda, every time I hear your testimony I am blessed by it! Thank you for coaching us along. I am thankful that God is using you to use your trial as a Victory! You are living proof of His miracles!!!
Melissa S OBS Leader
Melissa, It is a blessing to me to coach all of you! God is using all of us in such powerful ways to share His love. Every client I work with I’m always in awe of how powerful God works in every single life. 🙂
I am always in awe of the power of God when I read your story, Linda. What a source of inspiration and encouragement you are!!! You certainly found your calling! Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
Colleen, all I can say is I pray that my life will always glorify God. One thing is for certain, He has a specific plan for each one of us!!
Thank you Linda for sharing! You are an inspiration to many women! I believe I am in a season of healing. After 19 years of a very stressful job, I quit in November 2012 and since have submerged myself in God’s word and seeking His plan and purpose for my life. I have suffered from depression for many years and last summer I experienced a full blown major depression. I sought help from my family doctor, was referred to a behavior specialist and meds were tweeked and am feeling so much better now. I do know I have a long way to go but I am so thankful of this time of healing; I have found the Proverbs 31 Ministries and many other wonderful sites of encouragement. I have never had the experience of a life coach before and am so intrigued by the thought of it. Thank you for sharing your story of healing and how God has brought you to where you are today. God bless you!!
Bless you Sherry!! May God continue to heal you as you continue moving forward one day at a time.
Hi Lynda, wow! your post today (and Sherry Hope’s reply to it) really struck a chord with me. I just resigned from my school chaplain position as I too suffer/live with depression and found trying to balance work with family life very stressful. I thought it was God’s plan for me to be a school chaplain (just like I thought it was Gods plan for me to be a school teacher a few years before that….I completed all parts of a teaching degree except the final year teaching internship) Now I am enrolled in one unit of a psychology degree ….but am now not sure if that is God’s plan for my life. I am reconnecting with God and learning to rely on Him through Proverbs 31 ministries and the Let It Go OBS. Blessings and thanks to you Lynda for sharing your story and encouraging others. xxx
Sue, it sounds like you are truly learning to FROG-Fully Rely On God. I know as long as we continue to take baby steps and move forward God will honor that in our life. What a blessing you have the community of Proverbs & OBS to grow in your faith!
What an inspiring message! This year I am trying to focus more on God. I have never really felt like I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I still don’t have a clue. I’m working full time and I like my job, but I don’t necessarily feel like it is God’s plan for me. I’m hoping that as I dig into the Word and get to know God better, He will reveal what He wants me to do.
Stephanie, I pray God will speak clearly to you for the direction He wants you to take in your life! As long as we are faithful and keep moving forward trusting Him, He will makes our path clear every time 🙂 God bless you!
Thanks Linda, your post is so encouraging. I always find inspiration when I read them. I am so thankful for the Lord’s work in my life and my family. My husband has Bipolar disorder and we have been through so much together. But through it all the Lord has been with us. Praise the Lord!
Oh Linda! What a gift your testimony is to those of us who struggle to remember what blessing interrupted planning can bring. I pray God keeps your body healthy and whole for So Very Long so that you can continue to encourage Christian women as a counselor. Praise God for the Second Act of your life and the blessings we all receive from it!