Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Waiting
I think Jason and I spend a lot of time praying about what's next. It would be great if God would just lay out a 5 year plan for us! You know HE knows the plan. So, why not just tell us? Seriously, I know the wait is important and God is still at work but I must say that it gets frustrating at times.
We just returned from a job interview at Ross University. We won't know anything for at least 3 weeks. I think it went well and it was great to meet new, interesting people. The island was certainly beautiful and God is definitely at work there. But I guess He's at work everywhere. It's just whether or not we see it?? The coffee was great too :) A definite plus for an addict like myself. I couldn't get that Addison Road song out of my head for those of you who know it - "Where have I even stood but on the shore along Your ocean? What do I know of Holy?" We are so small, but God wants fellowship with us. It takes my breath away.
Between now and then we'll be visiting Uganda with the prayer that we will know if that is where God wants us. Until we raise support and get all the proper approvals though we need a job! Jason is out of town for a couple of more days working. Don't get me wrong. We are thankful for work, but it would be great to have consistent work in one area so that we aren't apart 3-4 days a week.
It was great to have Elijah back with us. He stayed with his grandparents while we were away for the job interview. He was very tired today, but we had fun enjoying the nice weather outside. Then I got to rock him to sleep before bed. For those of you who know Eli, you know that doesn't happen too often. He must have been REALLY tired. I must say that it made my night though. It's the little things, right?
So, what's my point in all this? First, as most of you already know following God doesn't mean things will go the way you would prefer. It doesn't mean that everything will be easy. Jason and I pray daily for discernment, not to be caught in the paralysis of analysis, and to be completely open and obedient. I do realize that many Christians face much more difficult circumstances than ours. I sometimes need a reminder of that. I got an update in the mail today about Christians going through far more than I have ever been faced with. I felt like God was asking me what exactly my problem was after all.
Secondly, the wait has been life changing. We continue to meet people with similar goals and visions. People with a heart for serving God - that leads them to serve the poor. The bible has much to say about orphans and widows. Just look it up sometime. Jason has had the opportunity to speak about our goals on several occasions. We are continually amazed at the people God brings into our lives. It's so encouraging when you feel like someone actually gets where you're coming from. The opposite would be the deer in head lights look we often get too :) I have enjoyed the time with family and friends. God has continued to grow us in our faith, our convictions, our direction and our obedience through our wonderful small group bible study, conferences, friends, family and our Sunday school class. I tend to think God works in straight lines that I can understand, then He goes and amazes me again :)
Thanks for your prayers! I can't wait to post how the Uganda trip goes. And the job too!
For His Glory,
Jennifer
We just returned from a job interview at Ross University. We won't know anything for at least 3 weeks. I think it went well and it was great to meet new, interesting people. The island was certainly beautiful and God is definitely at work there. But I guess He's at work everywhere. It's just whether or not we see it?? The coffee was great too :) A definite plus for an addict like myself. I couldn't get that Addison Road song out of my head for those of you who know it - "Where have I even stood but on the shore along Your ocean? What do I know of Holy?" We are so small, but God wants fellowship with us. It takes my breath away.
Between now and then we'll be visiting Uganda with the prayer that we will know if that is where God wants us. Until we raise support and get all the proper approvals though we need a job! Jason is out of town for a couple of more days working. Don't get me wrong. We are thankful for work, but it would be great to have consistent work in one area so that we aren't apart 3-4 days a week.
It was great to have Elijah back with us. He stayed with his grandparents while we were away for the job interview. He was very tired today, but we had fun enjoying the nice weather outside. Then I got to rock him to sleep before bed. For those of you who know Eli, you know that doesn't happen too often. He must have been REALLY tired. I must say that it made my night though. It's the little things, right?
So, what's my point in all this? First, as most of you already know following God doesn't mean things will go the way you would prefer. It doesn't mean that everything will be easy. Jason and I pray daily for discernment, not to be caught in the paralysis of analysis, and to be completely open and obedient. I do realize that many Christians face much more difficult circumstances than ours. I sometimes need a reminder of that. I got an update in the mail today about Christians going through far more than I have ever been faced with. I felt like God was asking me what exactly my problem was after all.
Secondly, the wait has been life changing. We continue to meet people with similar goals and visions. People with a heart for serving God - that leads them to serve the poor. The bible has much to say about orphans and widows. Just look it up sometime. Jason has had the opportunity to speak about our goals on several occasions. We are continually amazed at the people God brings into our lives. It's so encouraging when you feel like someone actually gets where you're coming from. The opposite would be the deer in head lights look we often get too :) I have enjoyed the time with family and friends. God has continued to grow us in our faith, our convictions, our direction and our obedience through our wonderful small group bible study, conferences, friends, family and our Sunday school class. I tend to think God works in straight lines that I can understand, then He goes and amazes me again :)
Thanks for your prayers! I can't wait to post how the Uganda trip goes. And the job too!
For His Glory,
Jennifer
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