At Peace
My last post discussed a job opportunity that I needed to make a decision about. I have been praying for over a week and am at peace with my decision. I had pretty much decided that, while I would benefit in many ways from learning under my former boss, God had other plans for me that didn't include a move to Savannah. I received wise counsel from numerous friends.
One friend in particular said, "I will keep you in my prayers, but you already know that the Lord will lead you in the right direction. Unfortunately, He usually doesn't let us know His will by sending a big clap of thunder followed by a banner that says "Do this. . ." As just a view from my past, my wife and I (and my 3 sons) lived 700 miles from both of our parents for about 9 or so years when our boys were little. When we got the chance to return to Oklahoma, we jumped at it and have never regretted it. Being around parents and grandparents is one of the greatest blessings that we were given and now that both sets of my grandparents and both of my parents are with the Lord, I cherish every hour I was able to spend with them. They all made unmeasurable impact on my boys also and I am so thankful for that help. I think back to the devotions I read this morning from Psalm 86, verse 11---"Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and I will obey you faithfully." I am confident that He will answer your prayers."
Almost immediately after receiving the above, I knew where God was leading but I wanted to make sure it was the right decision. So, I prayed about it for a week and believed it was still the right decision. I cannot trade the happiness that I have, having both my parents, Jim's parents AND Jim's granmother within arms reach. Each is such a wealth of wisdom, strength and source of happiness. My children are so blessed and nothing can replace the time we are able to spend with them.
I am at peace. I thank God for the wonderful people He has placed in my life to provide wise counsel, friendship and prayer!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
One friend in particular said, "I will keep you in my prayers, but you already know that the Lord will lead you in the right direction. Unfortunately, He usually doesn't let us know His will by sending a big clap of thunder followed by a banner that says "Do this. . ." As just a view from my past, my wife and I (and my 3 sons) lived 700 miles from both of our parents for about 9 or so years when our boys were little. When we got the chance to return to Oklahoma, we jumped at it and have never regretted it. Being around parents and grandparents is one of the greatest blessings that we were given and now that both sets of my grandparents and both of my parents are with the Lord, I cherish every hour I was able to spend with them. They all made unmeasurable impact on my boys also and I am so thankful for that help. I think back to the devotions I read this morning from Psalm 86, verse 11---"Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and I will obey you faithfully." I am confident that He will answer your prayers."
Almost immediately after receiving the above, I knew where God was leading but I wanted to make sure it was the right decision. So, I prayed about it for a week and believed it was still the right decision. I cannot trade the happiness that I have, having both my parents, Jim's parents AND Jim's granmother within arms reach. Each is such a wealth of wisdom, strength and source of happiness. My children are so blessed and nothing can replace the time we are able to spend with them.
I am at peace. I thank God for the wonderful people He has placed in my life to provide wise counsel, friendship and prayer!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
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