This past week was a very stressful and busy one but it is over, and we are moved into our new home for the next year. We are so excited for what God is going to do!
The move started off with its fair share of trails and speed bumps. We knew that spiritual warfare would occur when we decided to move in, but I guess I just was not prepare for the battle that would take place in my own heart.
Immediately after moving in, my convictions seem to go on the back burner while this new unquenchable desire for the new things I "needed" for our apartment was at the forefront. Besides all the stress and physical weariness of moving, my soul was very weary. I just felt like I needed A, B, and C and I could not live without them. I was battling with my fleshly desires which made me very frustrated since of course on my own, I fail.
In this frustration, I found myself being very annoyed, short, and frustrated with Tim, Aaron and Julie. My heart was truly in a battle I didn't want to seem to acknowledge it. I have never felt such a pull or disconnect before but my attitude suffered because of it. All the sudden things that would not usually bother me, I now couldn't sleep because I was so mad.
After a wonderful talk and prayer time with Tim on Saturday night and a wonderful talk and prayer time with Aaron & Julie yesterday we were able to set things right by the grace of God. I am so amazed by how much He is working, and I am SO glad that He has a handle of what He wants to do over this next year, because I know I sure can't do it on my own!
After prayer and talking during our "family meeting" last night, we (Tim, Aaron, Julie & I) were able to brainstorm different ministry opportunities we would like to pray about doing this next year. It was very exciting to see our list grow and grow and know that God is going to do big things!
As we pray and seek God for what He would have us do this next year I ask you all to please be praying for us. The enemy is working very hard to distract us and make us comfortable. Pray that we would not be comfortable, pray that we would stay focused on God and accomplish great things through His power and for His glory.
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