I've been doing a lot of reflecting on this past year. I guess it all started on Wednesday when I made a joke to my husband about his spending habits (or lack thereof) he replied "we didn't ever have the money to spend. I guess that's where the reflecting started. This past year has shown us a lot of ups and downs a lot of tears and laughter, but through it all, God has been there for us, preparing us, and leading us.
I remember back in June when things got really bad for us. We were both struggling in our jobs, living paycheck to paycheck (barely at times) and feeling stressed and depressed. Then Jonathan's grandma died. That in itself was bittersweet. She was old, (in her 90's) lived and incredible life, and was a believer. We know she's now reunited with Grandpa, but the loss was still hard for us. A week after that I got into a car accident and totaled our charger. Did I mention that we still owed a lot on our car loan? Talk about a kick in the pants. I grew angry/frustrated/depressed/hopeless/discouraged. I had a hard time praying, asking God for help. Instead I would ask what was next. I asked why He was testing us, what more did He want? I knew the answer. He wanted all of me. Every part of my life, my hopes, my dreams, my fears, failures. All of it. He wanted me to be patient and trust Him. So, I swallowed my pride and started to pray differently. I thanked Him for things that haven't happened in my life yet, and found at least one thing to be thankful for, amidst all of the things happening around us. In the meantime, we were asking God for clear direction as to where He wanted us and what He wanted us to do. We were crying out in desperation to God. Giving everything over to Him.
Well let me tell you when God answers prayer, He ANSWERS prayer! Within a time of about a month, Jonathan applied for a job, got two interviews, a job offer, we found a place, and moved.
We've been here 3.5 months. And it's been incredible how God is supplying all our needs and providing for us. We are so incredibly blessed and thankful. But we know it's all because of being obedient and faithful to a God who is faithful.
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