Three years ago when he got his previous job, it was a
dream job that came at the perfect time. I always had a feeling that a job like
that would not last, but I had peace about it, so even though I was shocked
when Luke came home & told me he was let go… I was shocked, but not too
surprised. Not sure if that makes any sense??? A couple months back, Luke was
going to a meeting with his boss, & I had the feeling at that time he was
being let go… not for any particular reason, just a feeling. When Luke came
home that day from his meeting, I questioned him if everything was ok, if he
was doing good, if his boss had any criticism for him… Luke answered “No. Why?”
I said that there was no reason, just checking… I let that thought pass. At
that time I examined my heart & asked myself, what would I do if Luke came
home with that news? I prayed & said to God… whatever is to come Lord, I
know that You’ve got it! I never told Luke about this until after he was
released from his job. I do believe that was a test for me… I know God was
preparing my heart! Even though I know I didn’t pass with flying colors… I did
pass!
“My brothers
and sisters, be very happy (count it all joy) when you are tested in different
ways. You know that such testing of you faith produces endurance. Endure until
your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won’t need
anything.” ~ James 1:2-4
The next part that comes for me in my test is my
adjustment to change… once again! It has been so nice having Luke work from
home! We enjoy spending the majority of our time together… working
shoulder to shoulder… this should be interesting to see how it all unfolds. We
started the B&B to do it together! And God is blessing it so much! I know that will continue, but I have to be willing to change!
“My thoughts
are not your thoughts, and My ways are not your ways,” declares the Lord. ~ Isaiah
55:8
Our comfort is not what God is ultimately concerned
about… Really?... Really! It’s about growing our character! I like to be comfortable
though! ;) I’ll let you in on a little tidbit of information… a few weeks ago
Luke had been told about the job as manager at the farmers' co-op in Scottville. He came
home & told me. It was nice to know others thought enough of him for him to
be on the shortlist of a job offer… I did tell Luke that it was nice, but that
he was fine where he was at… I think my words were, “no need to rock the boat.”
I also said, that God will let us know when the time is right to move on to
another job. Funny!? I was being selfish at the time… I’ll admit it! I didn’t
want him taking a job that would change anything about the way our life was. I
didn’t want things to change! Like that verse says… I had my own thoughts &
they weren’t God’s thoughts at all!
I know I am just rattling on & if you are still
reading, you are probably thinking, “Well, what’s the point?” ;) I guess there
are a couple points… I love God so much! He is so faithful! What I have experienced
in my relationship with the Lord is just hard to even fathom! Yes, He did
provide a new job for Luke in a quick manner, but even if He hadn’t… I hope I would
be still singing His praises! It is not what He does… it always has to be just
about Who He is! For weeks Holy Spirit has been speaking to my heart about
keeping my eyes on what I do have in my life & stop paying any attention to
what I don’t have… it comes right down to a heart of thankfulness. Life can be
so hard… the ups & downs… dealing with the day to day struggles… DON’T LOSE
HEART! Trust God! Don’t ever give up! Be open to whatever God’s way is… don’t
put Him in a box! Kick the lid off that box & push the sides out! I’m
trying! I’m learning! I’m a work in progress! So thankful the Lord never gives
up on me… and He never gives up on you either!
“I’m
convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to
completion on the day of Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 1:6
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