The way to Heaven is ascending;
we must be content to travel uphill,
though it be hard and tiresome,
and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.
Jonathan Edwards
"If you want to change,
you can’t just be in love with the end result,
you have to fall in love with the process too."
Unknown
“We are not doubting that God will do the best for us;
we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” C.S. Lewis
Oct. 28, 2009~ My Savior My God by Aaron Shust ~
It's been forever since I posted over here. God has sustained us and continues to provide for us. Some of you know my husband left our family bakery and is now employed at a small CPA firm. It's been hard. On the one hand, I am happy because he is doing something he's always wanted to do and is enjoying his work. On the other hand, he had to leave my parents at a very difficult time. Mixed emotions sum it up best, I guess. Anyway, I am still praying with great fervor for my parents. God is working in their lives in big ways through this trial. I just wish things would not be so hard all of the time.
Do you ever wish that, too? Life is really hard. When we are kids we think we know hard. Then we grow up and find that it is harder!! At least that is how it's worked out for me. Life is a mixture of trials and blessings. Being refined hurts. And then just when I think I have it hard, I see someone who has it harder still! And I remember to count my many, many blessings, feeling a little ashamed for thinking I have it so hard. OK, enough of that. I am a work in progress!
We have 4 months left on the lease of this house. We are not sure where we will end up in March. It is kind of exciting and overwhelming at the same time. I keep thinking that God knows all the details and will not disappoint us. I am praying that we can stay put next time, for a LONG time. Moving 2 times in 3 years has been hard (there's that word again). The kids are weary of moving. I am excited to see what God has in mind for us. It's an opportunity to trust Him. That is exciting! I've felt like I have been in limbo for the last year. So, I am eager for the next move.
I am not sure if I am going to continue this blog. I should probably just put these thoughts down on paper. I will have to pray about that.
I'm sure it was hard when you husband left your parents business, but it's good that he's doing what he likes. We are all a work in progress, and we'll never be 'there' until glory. Thankfully, the Lord never leaves us. :)
I don't like living in limbo, it's so very hard. I pray that you find a place you really enjoy and are blessed by it.
my husband is being seperated from the marine corps we are not sure when he is coming back. im here with my sister, her husband, her 14 year old son and her four year old son. im looking for a job and a house we can afford hes coming soon so ill have to work fast. we have a 5 month old daughter she is with me. my biggest concern is her. i dont want her to do without. im 22 almost 23. my husband is 21.
Leviticus 20:26 says, "You must be holy because I, the LORD, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own." This blog is my place to remember this journey I am on and God's goodness to me. I am glad you are here. Welcome.
