Moving Day

Well, school is finished for 2009! Our Bundaberg life of service is about to end! Feeling nervous? Well I have to confess, up until a few weeks ago when our furniture was being placed into the truck - it wasn't real; but now - yes - I guess I am a little nervous. But it must be something about my personality, because actually I am more excited than nervous - I love moving on!!

It is my husband I am worried about. Although he keeps telling everyone how wonderfully everything is falling into place - he is a little worried about what the future holds. Will my new job work out? Will he be able to get work at all? Will we find a place we can afford to rent?

I don't have all the answers; but one thing I do know - GOD DOES!! I can't help it - I just have to TRUST HIM!!!

On December 16th, as they were packing away our luggage, I opened up my `Word for Today' devotional booklet and this is what I read:

"God can move so quickly that one day it feels like all hell has broken loose in your life.......... The Bible uses words like straightway, immediately, and suddenly, to remind us that when God moves we must be ready to move too........ Don't let discouragement dull your faith or procrastination steal your opportunity....... You've got to decide whether you're going to accept what God has for you and move forward, or return to your house......Nothing is more important than what God is saying and doing in your life NOW; not what's going on in your house, not the actions or opinions of others. What matters is being READY!!" WORD FOR TODAY (Dec 16th)

Of course the writer was talking about preparing for the second coming of Christ, but it seemed appropriate for Mark and I, as we prepare for what God has in store for us on the Gold Coast.

In the last few weeks Mark and I have been reading 1 & 2 Timothy, and as Paul continues to encourage Timothy in his ministry, I too have felt encouraged to take the next steps in our ministry.

Finally, from my old mate Max - these words of encouragement:

"Mark it down. YOU WILL NEVER GO WHERE GOD IS NOT. You may be transferred, enlisted, commissioned, reassigned or hospitilized, but - brand this TRUTH on your heart - YOU CAN NEVER GO WHERE GOD IS NOT." EVERY DAY DESERVES A CHANCE (Max Lucado)

I understand my husband's concerns, and having not taught a Year 1 class before - I am going into the unknown. But I have learnt from experience, and I know Mark has too - that GOD IS IN THE UNKNOWN!!

Please pray for us - for Mark's faith, and God's guidance as we start this new venture!!