I waited for so long to find a job. So long.
I have finally found it. Rather, it found me. And I know in my heart that God's fingerprint is all over it. But now that I am here, I feel that in some ways, because of how quickly things took off and the fact that I was all the sudden no longer able to come to the church that has been my church for so long - that I have abandoned those who helped carry me to the place I am today.
This situation is different in that I am not going to be in a different town. I will be going to a different church in the same town. That's tough.
I will however be given the opportunity to touch lives and to shape little hearts toward God. That is always a good thing, wherever you find yourself.
I remember when this job opportunity first came up, I never thought it would happen. There were various reasons I felt that way, but it seems like God had other plans for us. ;)
Now my family is together in church every Sunday. Chris is so happy. An answered prayer for sure! I feel weird typing those words in this setting, but it's true. He is so happy. Our marriage is becoming stronger. Things are really shaping up. All because I was finally willing to meet my husband where he needed me to meet him.
I also feel like I am really blooming spiritually. It would seem like all of the talents and gifts God has given me along with the education and experiences I have had are going to fit perfectly into where FUMC's Kid's Ministry is going. I feel prepared, not overwhelmed. I am excited, not daunted.
It is important for me to make sure that each person who has helped shape me over these past 6 or so years knows how enduringly special they are, how they will never be far from my thoughts, nor will I ever lose the gratitude I hold in my heart for them. Each one has had a hand in helping me grow into who I am today.
These truly beautiful friendships are important to me regardless of where I find myself on Sunday mornings. That's one of the reasons I am so thankful for the venue of Blogspot. I probably won't see you weekly. I may not even see you quarterly, but I can keep up with your lives and maintain a friendship with you. I take comfort in that.
So I have come to a place where I am endlessly thankful for this opportunity to do great things in God's kingdom. And I feel like I'll explode if I can't talk about the exciting things that are happening.
I will blog about what is going on in my new church. It's my blog. I write about the things that are happening in my life. And since I am now going to be working full-time at a church, it will be impossible to blog about my life without that being a part of it.
Thank you for your heartfelt congratulations. I needed them. Thank you for being my friend.
7 comments:
congrats on the new job!! and congrats on the whole family at church!!
just a side note: we used to be United Methodist until the churches went along with the decision to allow gay pastors. just be careful where your stands...
I know from recent experience that moving from one church to another in town is tough. We have been blessed by our move and I know you will be by yours. God bless you.
i didn't get a chance to comment on your last post before this one showed up. we've been crazy flu-ridden at my house! ugh.
but i am definitely glad for you! God is so incredible, and after hearing a little about your trip the past several months, it is clear that He has been guiding you all the way.
it's scary, isn't it? to "let go and let God." it requires us to get rid of our preconceived ideas about how things are supposed to look and release our worries about how things are supposed to look to others.
you're doing a great job, angela.
praises are going up from my lips to the heavens for God's provision -- it all its forms -- in your family.
on a purely selfish note -- i hope we get to see each other more than once a quarter!!
love.
I'm thankful that you are where you believe you should be with the Lord and very happy that your family is together in church; BUT I miss your beautiful face sooooooo much and your sweet hugs! Love you bunches. Baca
i am so very proud of you...this is coming from a women who also made a church change for the benefit of her husband and family. God can do amazing things in a willing and humble heart. i may not be blogging right now but i still occassionally read them and i am looking forward to reading about your new adventures.
I too am very proud of the sacrifices you have made for your marriage and family. I know God will use you mightily for His Kingdom and you will make a difference at FUMC. I am thankful we played a part in your wonderful life over the last 6 years and even if it wasn't a job, I would tell you to make the decision if your husband would be with his family in church.
At the same time, I refuse to accept we won't one day find ourselves together again. And there is always retreat. Right?
I love you so very much.
You make me a proud marme!
my dearest angela,
what a difficult time you must have had. it is so hard to really trust God. often in our lives, God leads us down a completely different path than what we were expecting. i find that situations in my life really never tend to be about me, but most of the time they are directly about the others in my life. but i have to let go so God can put them where they need to be. he often requires me to move first though. that still puzzles me at times. but i think that is where i find His most perfect peace for me.
all my love,
kimmie
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