Not that I'm fishing for compliments or anything... :)
You see, when we moved to Macon, everything fell into place. Scott was losing his job in Franklin, TN (outside of Nashville) due to church troubles and we were looking into other options, including him leaving the ministry. Then, out of the blue, the worship pastor at a large church in Macon, GA called and asked him about taking a job that Scott never even applied for. I remember saying "Macon, GA- isn't that in the middle of nowhere?" (no offense, Maconites.) It was what you would call a "lightbulb" moment- you know, the kind of moment you pray for. For God to make His will obvious. And we put our house on the market- and it sold- IN THREE WEEKS. I applied for ONE job in Macon, and I got the job even before I had officially left TVA. My last day at TVA was literally on the last day of the fiscal year of my fifth year. Therefore I got my full bonus for being there for a complete year AND I was fully vested with my 401K and pension. Nice bonus, huh?
So it's hard not to question things when you feel like you are doing God's will, but nothing seems to be falling into place. And I know, the economy is BAD. It's the worst housing market in decades, etc, etc, but God can sell a house if He wants to. He's God.
In a lot of ways, this has been great year. Scott is loving working at the church in Lawrenceville. I've gotten to fill in at the Chamber/Development Authority as Interim Executive Director, and have been able to prove to MYSELF that I can do the job... a definite confidence booster. But that job is coming to a close - my replacement starts Monday. Ok, God, I'm ready. Something has got to give soon. Your will be done.
(disclaimer: These are the views of the author on this particular day. Normally she is a ray of sunshine- a downright pollyanna, some would say. She apologizes for any distraught or misery she caused with the writing of this post. )
3 comments:
I have had the same exact conversation going on in my head too. We are now living in Valparaiso, IN and we have a house for sale in Clarksville, TN. Same thing- we are doing what you called us to God, can't you just sell our lovely house...
frustrating.one day.and fine the next.
I totally understand.
:)
Oh Carr - I love you so much and wish I could give you a big hug and then buy your house.
Praying you guys will get clarity soon - regardless of what it is!
Oh sweet sister - this must be really hard. But you are right. God is the all powerful provider and He is good all the time. We will pray for clarity and that His will is sought after. It is a gorgeous house and the right buyer will come along at the right time.
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