My mind is reeling about Mark's new job possibility. I realize that I keep saying that God is teaching us to be patient and that is why He is not giving us everything we need overnight, which I now think is only part of the truth. I am realizing that maybe the reason why He is not fixing everything for us right away is so that we cannot move on and forget everything that we have learned, felt, and experienced. He is protecting our hearts and our faith by giving us time to really mold our last ten months (and three years) into our new life without instantly going back to the way we were living. Instead of a job with a great salary package right away, He has provided something that will grow over time and yet give us great hope for our future. That is no coincidence. God cares enough about us to let us struggle a little more so that we can get our heads right, talk about the important issues, and make the changes that we need ahead of the curve. Just like a true father.
The very first notes that I took this year in my prayer journal:
"God develops us slowly because we are slow learners and we have a lot to unlearn."
"Will we fulfill God's purpose, or will we shrink back and live a comfortable, self-centered life? Will we live for our own goals, comforts, and pleasure, or will we live the rest of our lives for God's glory, knowing that He has promised eternal rewards?"
God has purposeful plans to protect our journey and us.
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