A GROWING TIME AHEAD

Psalm 69 is a psalm of David.  In verse 6, David says: "Don't let those who look to you in hope be discouraged by what happens to me, Dear Lord!  God of the Armies!"  David was often in a lot of trouble and he worried that the mess he was in at that time would be a deterrent to those around him in becoming One with God.

Now, Jerry and I have our house for sale in the hope of moving back to MN. People here think we are crazy to move back north to the cold winters.  Maybe so, but three of our kids' families live there and I miss them.  Just as importantly, our financial situation has changed somewhat and we hope to live in a smaller home.

With less income, we are going to be watching carefully our out-go and one place we have to watch is in our giving.  Strange, isn't it? Perhaps it has been too easy to give a donation instead of our time. Time changes all things and God will lead us in this, too, as He has in so many ways already.

We do not want to be a deterrent in any way to others who may want to become One with God.  Because I believe change to be a "growing time," I also believe this change will be a time of growing and learning for ourselves and, hopefully, for others. We have grown and learned from our past and pray our maturity in God will see us through any difficulties.

You may think we are crazy, but there is more to life than staying away from the cold winters and mosquitoes. We are up for this,  mostly because of our love of God and our love for our children.  This change does not change our hunger to be with our youngest in Ohio, but MN is a bit closer to OH than AZ!

Just know this, my friends,  our sojourn here has been fruitful for us with new friends and experiences galore.  And each friend and memory will be carried with us to and through eternity.

BUT, as yet, the house has not been sold, although 92 people were here on Sunday's open house.
God is Good.  All in good time.  Besides, blogs can be sent from MN, too.  Nevertheless, we can use your prayers that the house sells soon.

Your friend in the atmospheric cloud,

Jo