I've been having really wonderful and fun prayer time with God for a while now. Let me get more to the point, in the last couple of weeks, while accepting the "be still," and "wait" words I've been getting, I've also been honest and sincere with God. I've shared how I would like to start a new chapter in my life. I'd like to birth some notable change in my life. Have you ever desired for something like this?
Well, I have been talking with my friend, Rodney, about this for a few days, and how I do like the little nuances of change and blessings that have been coming my way, and there has been noticeable changes in who I am, and what God has me doing and experiencing, and I also simply want something "big." Do you remember the adage, "be careful about what you ask for"? LOL!
God has been listening to me.
Honestly, I can't say for sure that what I am about to share is because of my desires, or is it more of a matter of God putting this desire into my heart because He knows what is about to happen...either way... I LOVE HIS STYLE!
Yesterday (Friday), I got a USPS notice that there was a certified letter waiting for me at the Post Office. Not knowing what it was, before going into work today at AMR, I stopped by and picked it up. It was a letter from my apartment management company informing that they will not be renewing my lease and I have until May 15th, to move, as the owners are moving back to Hawaii and reclaiming the apartment....so now I have less than 45 days to find a new place and move.
Now, not too many of you know my history. Currently, this apartment is my 80th move since I was born. Yes, 80th and I am now 44 years old. See, I count any and all moves where I had to pack up my socks and underwear drawer as a move. I figure if someone is taking all their most "personal" belongings, that is truly a move. So, this new move is not a terrible tragedy for me as I am well versed in moving. Something like this doesn't stress me too much.
The FUNNY things are these:
1) This apartment, is the ONE place I have lived longer than any other home in my life, making now just over 6 years.
2) I declared that I would not move on to my 81st move until I was getting married. Oops, guess God has other plans for that one....LOL. (Please LORD, 82 then).
3) I live alone in a two bedroom apartment in Kaimuki and pay rent equivalent to most one bedroom apartments; and utilities and the pool are included.
4) 6 months ago I installed two custom over-sized AC units (living room and master bedroom), and wanted to improve some other elements of the place but oddly felt I should hold off...now I see why. The AC's I got at a huge discount and LOVE having the place nice and cool. I will bless my landlords with them.
5) My expected bonus, from ALTRES, normally due in early March has been delayed until April... now I know what the extra money will be used for... moving expenses, making things nice for the owners (they have been good to me), and the things I'll want/need in whatever place I find next.
So, I'm laughing cuz' my wild ride is starting back up. I've been having great chats all day with God while working and driving. Talking about, where, and what is next...cool stuff.
I still want to live in/near town and my desire is... I'm not sure I want to say it, just in case God is reading this blog too. LOL! Actually, I hope to find a similar place, and continue living alone... I hope my next roommate will be my wife (after the wedding, of course). But WE shall see what our fun-loving God has planned.
I'm sharing this with all of you, so you can watch along with me, seeing just how God provides, tends, moves, and blesses, and watching a new testimony unflod before all of us.... I LOVE God's style!
The Pillar of Smoke by day and the Pillar of Fire by night ROCKS!
Keiger
4 comments:
oh man. wild ride! now is that sarcasm or awe i detect in your tone? ;)
a wild ride is beginning for us too with my job hours decreasing and trusting the Creator of Heaven and Earth (who ROCKS!) to have something sweet up His sleeve for provision. From the world's view the biggest changes and challenges involve jobs and finances - but I've had confirmation on my suspicions that those are just the byproduct of an Awesome God changing and challenging my life!
great to be on this journey with you, can't wait to look back on this time in a year to marvel at where God has brought us!
-Callie
sweeeeeet..
you guys- and God - ROCK!
i think people who don't know Him would be "full trippin" by now =)
A WILD RIDE: In my old, old past I would say it was sarcasm with a hint of awe. If this was six years ago, I'd say it was awe with a hint of sarcasm. I can easily say now it is awe with a smile and a wink!
I thought I was going to rise early to pray about this upcoming move, and I found myself interceding for others all morning, and thinking about other stuff. I have a cool, cozy peace about things... I think with where I am in my prayer life right now has drawn me closer to God and increased my faith in His love for me and His overall provision for me (and you).
I love God's style! I hear Bill Johnson say this, "God's in a good mood today," and I find myself saying it too now. He is in a good mood!
God's provision is amazing, even when we don't see it, or "get" everything we want; when we want it. His provision can be found in the deeper things than the material stuff...providing: water for our faith to grow; opportunities to get back on track with His Will; recalibration of our priorities; spiritual surgery on our "stuff"; and lessons about His love.
Our Provider ROCKS!
Wild ride for me too. It's like a roller coaster ride and I hope it ends soon because I'm getting nauseous :(
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