For those of you who may not know, Paul and I have made a significant change in our lives the last couple weeks. It's life-changing and humbling. Some have said it's stupid and question the rationale behind it. Others have been unexpectedly supportive. But the truth of the matter lies in the verse in the Bible written by King Solomon hundreds of years ago in Proverbs. The Lord's purpose prevails.
Paul was at a very secure, very high-paying job. He was at the top, with the opportunity to run a company and buy it. Though our money was somewhat being tied up due to our desire to get out of debt, we weren't struggling financially, even in the midst of the crisis in our economy. But then came this knocking; this persistent and nagging idea that maybe God wanted us somewhere else, somewhere we could be of more service to others in need. Somewhere like in the ministries of Tiny Hands International.
This didn't just happen for one or two weeks. At times, the direction did not seem very obvious, but there were moments when it was so clear it felt like God was practically whispering directly to our hearts. It became so clear that it was undeniable.
So, we made the decision. Yes, we wanted to do this. Yes, we HAD to do this. God was calling.
Really, God? You want us to cut our salary in HALF to get this done?
DO YOU LOVE ME?
I don't know, God. The economy is bad, gas prices are high.....ONE income. Are you sure?
DO YOU LOVE ME?
Of course, I love you, Lord. But I can love you just as much by writing a check each month to the cause, can't I?
FEED MY SHEEP.
With a series of unexpected events, twists and turns in the decision and planning making process, we were called to start in the ministry much sooner than we had anticipated. When we began to question the move, we pulled onto the street towards our church on a cool Sunday morning, and on the board outside another church, God reminded us in big bold letters "Wait faithfully". And so we wait faithfully, resting in the peace and knowledge that God IS faithful, and it is always, always, always HIS purpose that prevails.
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