choosing a direction

one of the hardest parts about living a christian life is knowing what direction God is leading.

inside our wedding bands we have "Romans 12:2" engraved.

the verse says:

"Do not conform any longer to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, His good, pleasing, and perfect will."

this is the verse we want to base our married life on. it isn't about us working on our marriage. it is about us working on our relationship with God. if we commit to God and submit to God we could only be successful in our marriage, because it will be His not ours.

we believe that the only way to be transformed is through the scripture and by communication with the Holy Spirit. Then we will be willing to submit to God's will.

one of the things i have been seeking God's guidance on is whether or not to work part-time and where to work.

my big girl is going to kindergarten and i didn't know if i should just stay home with the little one or get a job.

thankfully God plopped a job in my lap that allows me to do both.

a family in our church needed someone to watch their little one, and they thought enough of me to ask me to do it. it is such an answered prayer!

i will be able to earn a living and be home with my little bug.

the secret is that it takes a ton of effort to only pray and study and wait for God's leading.

i had offers for other jobs. there are 2 places that asked me to work for them. i'm sure it would have been fine. it would have worked out (after all, God can redeem any decision and its consequences). however, if i go where God leads i know it will be the best path.

now to apply this idea to every other area of my life...