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• Jun. 22, 2009 - Waiting for God to Move

Posted in Uncategorically Speaking

Waiting doesn't usually bother me, I can wait in a line at the bank, I can wait at the doctor's office for an appointment, and I can usually wait for dinner. Why is it I can't wait for God to move? Our family is in transition, Dear Man is applying for a new job, actually it's been hundreds of new jobs, but so far God hasn't opened the door to any of them. Before you begin to think that must mean He would like for Dear Man to stay at his old job, that company no longer exists.

We thought we might be moving to Mississippi, but apparently they hired someone they liked better. We thought he might be going to Afghanistan, but he's been turned down by that company twice now. Although today he was told by one of his past co-workers who is now working for the Afghanistan job to hang tight, hopefully they will hire him soon. Last week we even thought maybe Dear Man would go contracting and we'd travel around in our motorhome and get to see the sights, and find out what it's like to live in cramped conditions. (Not that we haven't really done that before, but that was for fun.) All to no avail.

My heart is tired of waiting, it's tired of getting excited by what might be, only to find out that some nitwits out there think my Dear Man isn't good enough for them. It makes me angry, it makes me sad, and yes, it even makes me question Dear Man.

I am not good at this kind of waiting game. Our lives are about to change, and I want to know how! Yet the Lord keeps reminding me that He is in control, He knows, and right now, I don't need to know. He has supplied all of our needs. I need to trust in Him fully. Which means I have to wait.

Couldn't there at least be a ticket with a number on it like at the DMV?

• Jun. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by skdenfeld

Oh Tia, I that is exactly what Steve and I are feeling right now. He has been out of work since January and it does not seem there is going to be much demand for high-end home draftsmen any time soon. Now what? It is hard deciding to be when you grow up when you are already grown up and have a family of seven to look after.

Prayers of wisdom and peace for you and your family.

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• Jun. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Tia, I can relate to your struggle to understand the dish of uncertainty you have been served. A quote from Erma Bombeck has helped me through many a test of faith: “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot, and hang on.” God did not bring you this far to drop you now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ElsieMarie

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• Jun. 23, 2009 - (((Hug)))

Posted by tn3jcarter

Hang in there and keep the faith. God keeps his promises and is going to take care of you all. He's just not going to give you a number like at the DMV. :o)

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see," Heb. 11:1

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• Jun. 25, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by floridasunsets

Praying for you!! There seems to be a lot of this waiting in the holding pattern while feeling on the edge of something big going around. We've been feeling God's call to move out of Florida but we just can't figure out how to get there! We've been sending out resume after resume for my hubby, too. They really are nitwits out there, aren't they? THey just can't see how wonderful our men are!! Praying God's mercies and blessing on you and yours!
Betty

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• Jun. 26, 2009 - Prayin'

Posted by doehillhomeschool

Hi, Tia, I'm a new visitor to your blog and can identify with this post. Waiting on God is probably the hardest thing to do, especially for "let's get it done now" gals like me. Praying for you.

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• Jun. 30, 2009 - Prayers for you

Posted by meadowmama

Hi friend. Sending prayers your way for you to get some answers. Here's a link to an article that blessed me today: http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1307_why_god_doesnt_fully_explain_pain/

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• Jul. 11, 2009 - Praying for you

Posted by kristarella

Dear Tia. I hear your heart here.
There are many of us facing these very same things.
Trusting in God to move, trusting our husbands leading, trusting Him to help us be the help meets we were created to be. Know that the Lord is good and nothing will shake you out of His mighty grip.

Edited by kristarella on Jul. 11, 2009 at 9:04 PM

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• Jul. 15, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by diamondsintherough

Our girls have become email buddies, so I know that God has moved now, or at least he has let you know that YOU are going to move. Just wanted to wish you blessings (and peace) in this momentous event. We lived on the road for two and a half years, with kids. I can relate and empathize ...and even envy. :o)
Sally

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• Jul. 17, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Kristal

I am sorry to hear that your DH is out of a job. We are greatful that my DH still has his job, but he has been applying for new jobs for 3 years now and we just new we were moving. Once to Wyoming, and hten to Washington, and few time just to different places in this state. But God just keeps shuting those doors. I will keep you and your family in our prayers I understand how hard this time can be!!

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