Not too long ago in my past I would get stirrings inside of me that made me yearn for change. Not always positive change. I look back now and realize that those feelings were an attempt to run away from something. Some demon, or issue I was to afraid to confront stood in my way. I didn't, or couldn't deal with it, so nothing happened.
Rewind nearly three years ago, and I had similar feelings. Except this time they were different. They were courageous feelings. I KNEW something had to change. My conscious and morals wouldn't accept anything different. So a major career change was made. Quite frankly, it was terrifying, but I (we) survived, and our faith was strengthened. At times during the transition, only God provided my resolve to continue down the path I had chosen. It was one of the hardest, but best growing experiences I've ever had. (and continue to have).
But recently, I've had stirrings again. This time spiritual ones. I KNEW something had to change. There was a battle within me, and as I asked myself some very difficult questions, the answers always pointed me the same direction, and I knew it was time for change. The Lord had been faithful through the last change, and I knew he would be faithful again, if we trusted Him and His word.
We have been searching for a church that aligned with most of the answers I felt Scripture was giving me to the difficult questions I had been asking. It's been a long, emotional and sometimes stressful journey. But, it's also been a journey that has opened doors of communication, grown us spiritually, and brought some wonderful people into our lives that we wouldn't have otherwise have had the privilege to meet.
So, in a couple of weeks we will be moving to a new town a couple of hours drive southwest of here. We have found a new church to call home. Leaving behind old friends and familiar faces will be very tough. A new chapter will unfold in our lives. It's a bit scary, but I know if we just continue to trust God, He'll continue to provide for us.
5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Pslams 62:5-8
Rewind nearly three years ago, and I had similar feelings. Except this time they were different. They were courageous feelings. I KNEW something had to change. My conscious and morals wouldn't accept anything different. So a major career change was made. Quite frankly, it was terrifying, but I (we) survived, and our faith was strengthened. At times during the transition, only God provided my resolve to continue down the path I had chosen. It was one of the hardest, but best growing experiences I've ever had. (and continue to have).
But recently, I've had stirrings again. This time spiritual ones. I KNEW something had to change. There was a battle within me, and as I asked myself some very difficult questions, the answers always pointed me the same direction, and I knew it was time for change. The Lord had been faithful through the last change, and I knew he would be faithful again, if we trusted Him and His word.
We have been searching for a church that aligned with most of the answers I felt Scripture was giving me to the difficult questions I had been asking. It's been a long, emotional and sometimes stressful journey. But, it's also been a journey that has opened doors of communication, grown us spiritually, and brought some wonderful people into our lives that we wouldn't have otherwise have had the privilege to meet.
So, in a couple of weeks we will be moving to a new town a couple of hours drive southwest of here. We have found a new church to call home. Leaving behind old friends and familiar faces will be very tough. A new chapter will unfold in our lives. It's a bit scary, but I know if we just continue to trust God, He'll continue to provide for us.
5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Pslams 62:5-8