I'll remember you when I'm famous.

Up until college I wanted nothing more than to be famous. I even have the embarrassing email address to prove it. I wanted everyone to know who I was, and I wanted everyone to love me. I would spend hours practicing scenes and monologues in my bedroom. I danced, acted and sang my little heart out. I even gave myself imaginary awards (always academy) ;) I was convinced I was bound for Hollywood someday.

I was so confident in my acting ability I signed everyone's year book in eighth grade "I'll remember you when I'm famous." It's super fun to laugh at now, but my little middle school heart was set on making a name for myself.

Sometimes now when I think about it....I almost believe I really could have made it....that if I would have tried hard enough I could be famous, and then I think....

His plans are far better than my own. 

No, I no longer desire to be famous because my heavenly Father changed my heart.

Do I still sing, dance and act my way around the house? Absolutely. But my only audience fell in love with me and all my crazy antics a long time ago. So, even though I have given up my dreams of stardom I consider myself a critically acclaimed triple threat. I'm South Hamilton St.'s best kept secret!

However....even with all my pretend...

I realize the only name I was placed on this earth to make famous is the name of Jesus. Now, don't get me wrong....I totally appreciate those who are called to make a difference in the entertainment industry in the name of Christ , but I now know fame and fortune were dreams of mine...not His.

He wants my marriage to bring glory to His name, and He wants my home to serve only Him. He wants me to be an amazing wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, and witness. He wants my families legacy to be one of service, rock solid faith, mercy, love and making Jesus famous.

Now knowing how much better God's plan is....
I would chose the joy of abundant life and these crazy blue eyes over fame any day.