A couple
weeks ago the hubby and I got into a serious conversation about possibly moving
to the south after his retirement. We miss many things about the south and have
always said that we would retire somewhere in the south. We started to strategize
a plan. We knew from the beginning that it was His final decision if we were to
move or not. In the end, we prayed and asked Him to show us. We also asked Him
if we are not to move please take the desire from our hearts.
That occurred on Saturday evening. Sunday morning during the pastor’s sermon God clearly answered us. The answer was very clearly stated because the pastor said in his sermon that you are not to move and you are to stay right where you are. Now no one except God knew about what they hubby and I were discussing.
Monday
morning the hubby goes to work and receives a phone call about a job opening in
our area.
Tuesday
he receives another call about another job opening.
Wednesday
a fellow worker tells him about another job opening.
Thursday
people are offering to help him with his resume.
Clearly
God is telling us we are staying.
I begin
to ask Him to please take the desire out of my heart. I knew if the desire was
still there then I was going to have a difficult time with His answer. I asked
Him to please show me the beauty of where we lived.
He began
to show me so many things that now I cannot imagine leaving. I catch myself
dreaming of the “what if’s” but I know that right now we are not to move. We
are to stay right here. We are to have our two blessings live in a home for
longer than two years. We are to stay with our church. We are to embrace the new season God has put us in.
531. His
answer
532. My
parents visiting for the weekend
533. Living
close to family
534. My
forever neighbor and her husband’s newest blessing to their family; a baby girl
535.
Three hour Sunday naps
536.
Quiet time with Him in the morning
537.
Watching the wildlife outside my kitchen window each morning
538.
Spending the day with another homeschooling family
539. Sunshine
(when it tries to peek through after the yucky weather)
540.
Another day closer to our new civilian life
This really touched my heart today Barb. As you know, it is in God's plan that we stay in Washington when it was my desire to go to Indiana. I find myself trying to figure out why I am meant to be here, but I know God has a plan for me and my family. I still find myself struggling with not being in Indiana, close to my family, but it never occurred to me to ask God to take that strong desire to move and instead show me what amazing opportunities I have here to glorify God and share His love with others. Thank you for the reminder! I will be praying for your family during this time of transition as J is retiring from the Army.
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The Biermans
Wow, that is so cool! Sometimes you pray over and over for answers and don't get them, but that was a definite answer for you! I hope you learn to love WI, really the midwest isn't that bad!
ReplyDeleteWow! Civilian life...what is that...?
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