Are you called to Stay or Go?

We move and have moved around a lot. Along with all the moves we have also received A LOT of CRITICISM and will continue to receive it. WHY?? Well we know what the Bible says about that! ;o)

I have moved around since the day I left home. It is something that I do, it comes naturally, I go stir crazy, I love to explore new places and fortunately I have found (or more over God has provided me with) an incredible man who is exactly the same way! Hallelujah!!!!

We also know that we are called to move, we are called to explore and we are obligated to fulfill that calling. Some people are not called to move, but are called to stay and we may get to that place, but we may not---it is all in God's hands.

So here is the skinny of it (I could write a lot):

1. We are not done moving yet, nope moving is going to be part of our life, part of our calling and John and I KNOW that, have always KNOWN that.

2. We pray A LOT about every move we have made and will make. Sometimes we aren't listening as much as we should be (yup we too make mistakes and aren't perfect--but very humbled). God also has a reason for absolutely everything. We recognize that now and we have always known that, but sometimes it is hard to really internalize that and trust in that when you are going through a rough time in the new land or place you are in, or when the reason is not revealed to you--yet (and sometimes it never will be).

3. We don't own a house and we rent (gasp). We could own a house, but the timing is so wrong for us, so why push it--plus it is HIS timing that we really want and seek. However, because we don't own a house, this means that we are unstable, we are not successful and for some reason it is assumed that my dear husband can't provide for us! Just a little reminder----it is GOD that PROVIDES for us. What a wonderful burden lifted from us!!!!!! :o)

4. We are not the only people that have ever moved around---A LOT. Sadly, I believed this, until God slapped me in the face and got me to wake up. Since then, there have been guest speakers at church who have talked about how much they have moved, blog posts, blog friends, high school friends, new friends, pastors, missionaries...oh the list could go on. Yes Lord, I get the point, I am not alone and I am thankful for your insight! :o)

5. Moving is easy--NOT! Well we are experts at packing..haha! It gets a little more challenging and difficult each time--especially now that we have two kids (man they have a lot of stuff). It is also really hard to leave the wonderful people you meet along the way and have to come to love, respect and adore.

So after all that, guess what?

Yup you guessed it!

WE ARE MOVING!!! :o)

John has been accepted into Briercrest to finish up his Degree and will then be pursuing his Masters. I have put in for a transfer and will hopefully get something in Regina--God willing (I am struggling with this a bit---that's for another post perhaps). We feel pretty darn good about this move (we feel at peace and that I am told is a good sign), but we are also really, really sad to leave the awesome community we have found and established here, the great church and the close proximity to the mountains. :o)

So with that being said, keep us in your prayers. As for what inspired this post--check out this post from the InCourage blog. I needed to hear this, and while I really didn't want to tell everyone that we are moving again, yes for fear of what people are going to say this time about us, I realize that I am living my life for God, and nobody else and He is the only one I have to answer to!