Having lived in Georgia for many years, I find it very difficult to relinquish my flip flops as the seasons turn here in the Blue Ridge mountains of Central Virginia. As the cool weather sets in, the mornings are greeting us with temperatures in the 40s. Combine those temperatures with the wet dew and you're talking some cold feet! I'm not sure how much longer I'll sport my favorite type of shoes, but I know it will soon be coming to an end...at least until Spring returns.
This week already seems to be dragging along...it's only Tuesday and I'm already wishing for Friday. Tomorrow is a new day...and I'm trying to be optimistic.
Today's challenge centered around 3 Gifts Prayed.
-Conception: For well over a year, my husband and I earnestly prayed for the time when the Lord would allow us to conceive. We never gave up hope that He would fill our home and hearts with children...there were many days when we could only rest in His promises, hope and pray. Then, last August, God blessed us with our most precious gift...a positive pregnancy test signifying the conception of what would become known as our beautiful, truly beloved, daughter.
-Jobs: Both my husband and I worked in different positions prior to our current jobs. I was a Child Protective Services Social Worker and my husband was a machinist. While our salaries allowed us to be comfortable and our needs were met, we knew God was calling us elsewhere. I went back to school to obtain my Master's and to my surprise, God led me into teaching. I graduated with my Master's of Arts in Teaching. I now serve as a first grade teacher. My husband left a very profitable position to follow his true calling. He became a full-time firefighter for a nearby city. We both LOVE our jobs. While the pay cut was major, our happiness flourishes, the Lord continues with His provisions, and we rejoice in knowing we are exactly where God has called us to be.
-Healing: Over the last several months there have many close loved ones and acquaintances that have dealt with sickness and loss. I am continually amazed as I see God intervene. I am most taken back by how even when the healing does not happen on this side of Heaven, God comforts the hurting hearts and brings peace to weary, aching souls. Only He can bring that kind of healing.
There are still so many things that C and I continue to pray for and about. We have answers we are longing for, and while the waiting is often the hardest part, we know God is working out all the details and will produce amazing results in His time.
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