Well, I have had alot of thoughts for a blog, but just haven't had time to collect them all. Then this morning as I was doing my devotions I came across this quote which stood out to me, so I will blog on it instead.
It stated, " God provides resting places as well as working places. Rest then, and be thankful when He brings you, wearied to a wayside well."
This week marks our one year anniversary of leaving full ministry. Lots of thoughts and feelings come with that. One that I have been having is that I want to be back in full time ministry. But... this creates conflict as I know my family needs a time of stability and more time with their mom and dad. I believe in this devotion God is once again reminding me ( the stubborn one that doesn't get it the first or seventh time!) that He has provided this time of rest in our Hillier Haven. This is from His hand and it is where I need to be for this time. The devotion went on to say that out of these times of being patient, even when you don't understand why you were taken from some ministry, that He will provide even more opportunity in the future for ministry. Of course I still have a lot of questions as to why does our family get rest and others don't? Why didn't God provide us with encouragement and help so we could have stayed in ministry and still been a healthy family? These are questions that I probably will never have the answers for.This is where I have to trust that God's hand is upon my family and He knows best!!
I am thankful for the support and love that have been given to us here. God knew we would could heal best here.
What is happening in your world? Where is God placing you today? Where do you see His hand on your life?
I will end with a favorite chorus of mine that just popped in my head
I'm in His hand, I'm in His hands
Whatever the future hold
I'm in His hands
The days I cannot see, have all been planned for me
His way is best you see, I'm in His hands
Love and prayers,
Jen
Who knew it would be so difficult to slow down?
ReplyDeleteYou realize this seems contrary to what most families face ;-) Ask God to really make your ministry in your jobs at this time...he's put you both where you are for a reason. xoxo ~ C
It's hard to go out into the world and not sucomb to the world's veiw that we are what we do. When we go out to work or shop we need to ask God to help us to try and live like our saviour and not give into the demons that try and tell us we know what all the rest of the world is thinking. We more often hurt ourselves or hold ourselves back in just this way. When it's time for you to be back in fultime ministry the opportunity will be there, untill then you just have to keep the faith that right now your ministry is your family and all of us around you. Neil
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