Thursday, July 17, 2008

wilderness


Have you ever felt called by God to fulfill a role? Ministers, missionaries, teachers, doctors...God calls people to so many different roles. I've never felt "called" by God to take any specific career path. That is, until I began to feel the strongest instinct I've ever felt - a desire to become a mother (yes, I do consider motherhood a career!). Almost 2 years ago, Baron & I decided it was time to start a family. God had a different plan for our lives. So, I have felt this calling from God...and I have to wait for it. Have you ever experienced that? It's like when you answer the phone, and the person on the other end says "hang on" as soon as you answer. Wait a minute - you called me! Why do I have to "hang on"? What sense does it make for God to call me to something and then make me wait for it? I thought about this question the other day, and it suddenly hit me that Baron has been through that same experience, and he was much more patient than I was. While he was working at Alfa, he knew that God wanted him to be in ministry. But at the same time, he also heard God telling him "Wait." So Baron waited, and God provided. I had no idea at the time what a wonderful example he would be for me. It is a little easier for me to "wait" on God having seen an example (through Baron's life) of the awesome blessings on the other side of waiting.


Please continue to pray for us. In my head & my heart I know this is God's will for our lives, and that provides me with so much peace...but I still get frustrated, upset, and confused at times. Thanks for the continued prayers!

5 comments:

  1. I think God was the original Eagle Scout... "Be Prepared"!! Just keep being ready for it when God brings it along. He's got perfect timing, if we'll just remember that and trust Him...

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  2. Sounds like you are really ready for the "Job" study. It is an outstanding story. Most Bible classes skip over the lengthy dialogues, but I believe God dedicated 42 chapters of Bible real estate to the process for a reason.

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  3. As a matter of fact, I started reading Job last week after Joel started prefacing the study in bible class. :-)

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  4. I know that it is soooo hard to wait. Patience is something I have always struggled with. I didn't know until the waiting was over why God had asked me to wait. I still don't know all of the reasons why but God will reveal himself to you. Im so sorry that you have to feel this pain. After going through it myself if I could take it from you I would. No matter the outcome, God is faithful and will provide you with all of your physical and emotional needs. I'll continue praying for peace to flood your heart!

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  5. "Dean" Hedgspeth's lesson yesterday was great. I'll be praying for you and hope to be a blessing...

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