~There is a fresh wind of change moving thru our family! Seems, some days as if the Lord is holding me upside down by my ankles and shaking everything loose. I know I can trust Him, though....He has been so faithful to us thru the years, that we have no doubts that He is faithful now. We are TRYING to 'seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness'...and He is closing some doors, opening a few others...and basically having us rest right where He has us in some areas for now. Just some of our changes:
Well...He has us switching churches. Yep....we've been praying about it for a while now, and with Ron working nights and weekends, it was impossible for all 6 of us to go to worship together and to a service as a family...let a lone any type of men's group for mentoring and accountability. So...He is moving us to South Hills Bible Chapel...where we have family, friends and a great men's group that Ron has gone to before. It is so hard leaving our church family, but it does make it easier knowing that we know many people at the new church.
He is also having our girls not do worship dance this year...at least, not in a formal school. The church has a ministry, and it is more casual...come when you can. We'll all have the opportunity to go together on Wednesday as well...which hasn't happened in years. Already, I see a glimpse of the work that the Lord is doing in my husband's life...and in our families.
He has also been closing some doors, and putting it on everyone's hearts to be home as much as possible....to do things together , rather than seperate. And to have more family time...for devotions, games and movie nights. (at least until hockey starts...I guess us girls will have to make more of an effort! LOL)
Sometimes,change is painful...and the treatment stings before it starts to heal...but as each layer heals, it gets stronger....I pray that as the Lord strips away anything in our lives that would be outside His will....that He strengthen and guide us to follow His path only...with His help and His strength.
(still have a lot of family birthday celebrations, graduation, family reunion , more birthdays and a vacation coming up....finding out that I just don't have as much time for the computer. Will post as the Lord leads me to sit down and take the time.) God bless you all! ~Sue~
