Our time here in North Carolina is dwindling. Adam's residency will be over in 8 short months. Adam's interview process begins tomorrow. The light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. And that is a VERY good thing. But, it is also scary. There are just so many unknowns in this situation. For a long while I was focusing on the where. Where will we live? Don't know. Where do I want us to live? I'm still not sure.
Then one day it came to me: I'm focusing on the wrong questions. I should be concerned about the what and not the where. So, what do I want in our next home? I desire a home, a true home. There have been a lot of great things about living in North Carolina (and there will be more in the months ahead), but it has yet to really feel like home. I desire a good job for Adam that will leave him fulfilled, yet challenged, happy and full of peace. I desire deep, spiritual relationships; transparent friendships for all of us individually and as a whole. I desire a neighborhood that is neighborly. I desire a church home that is welcoming, engaging; where we know and are known, where we give and take.
Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."
Thank you! I needed to read that. I, too, have been thinking "Where?", as Matt's interview process is soon approaching....
ReplyDeleteAshley, I love your open and honest thinking. Thanks for sharing. I think so many of us can relate to those feelings. I'll be praying for you guys as decision time gets closer and I just know God is going to give you those desires just like he promised in the verse you posted. I love that verse!
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