Take a Left Here

Prayerfully seeking the Lord my husband and I made the decision to move from our ministry and home in Northern California to Idaho.  As we told people, amazement would follow and I know our family thought we were moonstruck. It sounded wild but,we were convinced this was the right step and as we stepped into the current of the river of travel, every wave and wind seemed to push us into our goal. Things fell easily into place and we kept leaping forward in joyful expectation as we watched for what God would provide next. Finally, while in the last steps of the journey all of it came to a screeching halt. Imagine my surprise to find out we would not be moving to Idaho but, instead 30 short minutes away.  As the days are slowly turning into weeks I have sat here in my new home having a temper tantrum of sorts with the Lord. To help you understand my actions I will let you peek into my life. Occasionally my son will ask me a question which I answer. Later, things do not always line up with what he understood me to say. He will turn to me and accusingly say "Mom you LIED" I always remind him that sometimes he isn't listening or didn't fully understand how things would be unfolding but, that I NEVER lie to him.  I have felt that same spirit rise up from me towards my heavenly Father. Just like that 7 year old I stick out my lip and fuss "You lied! This was not how this would be unfolding and I was promised more than what you have given me."
As with any temper tantrum eventually the time comes when those emotions fade away. I can feel the shroud of self pity I have been wearing melt away. I see how God never lied or misled me in any way. He was leading, just not in the direction I had anticipated being led. We jumped with the knowledge we had at the time and stepped out. God provided course corrections as necessary and here we are right now. What does my future hold? I honestly have no idea. Right now this season I am called to wait on the Lord. Just WAIT. When the time is right I know he will provide the instruction my family needs. Are you in a season of just needing to wait and trust? Be teachable and soft towards the Lord. Don't allow self pity and bitterness creep in to make their home with you. 
Remember 
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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  1. UnknownJuly 7, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    Mel, this is Julie (not Jonathan). Good start to your new blog! Keep growing in His grace and knowledge. Hugs

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