The first months of 2007 were rough.  We knew we were supposed to be going somewhere else, but Jim had had his resume out for a while with no bites, and for reasons I can't get into, we had a deadline- June 1st.  Normal life stresses were still going on- money was tight, neverending potty training, neverending ear infections, never getting everything done on my to do list.  But as things intensified in our family, God still kept speaking...

1/23/07- I wrote in my journal, "Lord, where are You leading us?" God: Exod. 23:20-21- "See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you.  Pay close attention to him, and obey his instructions."

2/7/07- Lev. 26:1-13- "If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you the seasonal rains... You will eat your fill and live securely in your own land.  I wil give you peace...and you will...sleep with no cause for fear... I will look favorably upon you, making you fertile and multiplying your people... I will live among you, and I will not despise you.  I will walk among you... I broke the yoke of slavery...so you can walk with your heads held high."

2/14/07- Num. 14:17-19-"Please, Lord, prove that Your power is as great as You have claimed.  For You said, 'The Lord is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love...' In keeping with Your magnificent, unfailing love, please pardon the sins of this people..."  Katye: Moses was reminding God of His promises.  Obviously, God didn't mind.  I think it's because 1)He loved Moses and enjoyed the close fellowship they had and 2)He loves it when we know His Word and 3)It was in His plan all along to faithfully love His people even in their gross rebellion.  God, I'm not Moses, but may I remind you of a few of Your promises? "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jer. 29:11 and "My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19

2/26/07-This is so cool to look back on!  Deut. 12:5-8a-"You must seek the Lord your God at the place of worship He Himself will choose from among all the tribes- the place where His name will be honored... There you and your families will feast in the presence of the Lord your God and you will rejoice in all you have accomplished because the Lord your God has blessed you.  Your pattern of worship wil change..."

3/7/07-Josh. 15:18-19- A tiny little story about Caleb and his daughter.  Here's what it said to me that day-- A father's heart longs to grant the requests of his children.  Lord, You have already given me so much- a house, cars, a family that loves me, gifts to serve You with.  But now, "Give me another gift."  Give Jim a job where he can grow and serve You in a way that honors You most.

To be continued...