Where I Am . . . today; going; supposed to be

Ever since I left Northland I feel like I have been tredding water. It’s been a very frustrating and painful year and a half. However, I have been learning a lot in the process - God is good, always! This could be a long entry but I’m going to keep it short.

Who knew that God would get to me through my previous property manager when I went to check on my mail. He’s not a believer from everything I can tell. He’s like a grandfather. What was supposed to be a drop by turned into a hour long discussion. The result is that I updated my resume on a job site.

FF to tonight - I have a job interview after work with a financial company. I’m not sure what I think. Part of me is excited and part of me is terrified. Obviously, when I find out more information I will know how to proceed.

So if you remember, pray for me tonight. The interview is at 5pm.
I need a change - on so many levels - but a fufilling job would be a great place to start.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

I’m looking forward to going to church tonight for our special service with our sister church. I’m looking forward to watching the parades tomorrow morning, being with the family minus Joel and Ashley - so sad.
I’m looking forward to being at EB 6:30 Friday morning - actually, not really. I’m looking forward to going the 8th floor of Macy’s downtown Minneapolis Saturday morning with mom, Joanna, and Cassy to see the Mary Poppins exhibit. Then go to the 12th floor for lunch.

Good times ahead! So much to be thankful for. God is good . . . ALWAYS.

I was listening to this sermon online of James 1:1-4 by Dr. Mazak, from whom I learned SO much during grad school. In these verses James explains that everyone will go through trials. He also explains how Christians can glorify God in their response to trials. He even goes on to reveals the purpose of trials in our lives.

I’ve heard messages on this passage before but I learned something new this time. One of reasons for trials is to make us more patient and thus more mature; in short: stronger. Dr. Mazak pointed out that if we go through a trial and don’t learn from it or resist what God is trying to teach us then it is just

WASTED

PAIN.

It would be the same as physically training for a period of time to build muscle with all the sweat and pain and at the end having nothing to show for it.

WOW! As I think about it like that it just helps to change my perspective even more regarding trials and the goodness of our great God.

Enough said!

I watched the news last night to see this story specifically about Tyler. It just touched my heart very deeply: his joy and love for everyone.
It’s like Extreme Makeover Home Edition. I cry every week.
Selflessness, kindness, and unconditional love are beautiful things to see. Thank God for stories like these - they are bright lights in a drama filled world.