The last two weeks have been overripe with the lords tender mercies. Friday, before conference weekend John was informed that (as a result of layoffs) he will now be working in Clearfield. Just ouside of Ogden, only 54 miles from our home, about 1 hour and ten minutes commute. As soon as I got word, I jumped on line to check out houses (a fun favorite passtime ordinarily). Only this time, I couldn't get online. BOth of our computers had developed some sort of Crystal-block. Eerie I know, but at the same time I knew that it was the lord's way of telling me Not to look for a new house. Saturday morning, afternoon, and Sunday sessions, every conference talk was written as if for me. When the speaker wasn't directly talking to my issues, the holy spirit was doling out confirmation, comfort, and peace to my spirit.
Personally, I would love to walk away from the unending list of yet-to-finish resource draining projects that will someday transform our abode into our dream home. Soo tempting are current below market-short sales, seemingly perfect homes surrounding us with lower mortgages to boot. But, the lord has confirmed, in no uncertain terms, that We live Here. And the commute dosen't change anything.
It is wonderful, amazing, and comforting to know what the lord wants us to do. It is entirely another thing to do it. Worse things will likely come, but if we stay on the lords side, we will be just fine.
2 comments:
you're a much better person than i. i would say that i wish my faith was as strong as yours, but i would be lying to myself, as i know what kind of commitment it takes to gain faith of that strength. i too know that where we're headed in june is where we are supposed to be, but i sure don't have the gratitude or the peace that you do.
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