Moving In God

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If you know the size of Australia you can understand the enormity of such a move especially with six children. At first the thought of my husband applying for another position and the whole family moving seemed kind of exciting. Almost every time we prayed it was clear that the Lord wanted us to see this as a great adventure and not a burden. I however was quite unsure so I would often talk about the move with friends as though it was not really going to happen. Then the inevitable took place, my husband received the call about the promotion he had applied for. He got the job- in Queensland. One thousand kilometres or more from my beautiful home town, Sydney.</div> <bR> <div> The wheels started turning. We had wonderful friends living with us that now had to move on, York's elderly parents were now having to make a decision as to whether they would come with us, our nephew really needed to be able to finish his last year of school at the Christian school we had him in and the house needed to be sold. The so called great adventure had begun. I was so caught up in every thing around me that it was difficult to really know if this was the will of God or not. I had to trust whole heartedly in my husbands ability to lead our family.</div> <bR> <div> I do want to share here how trusting my husband does not come easily to me. It is not my husband at all, it's me. York is extremely trustworthy and a man of his word. After being divorced I found trust a difficult and painful thing to do. I gave my husband some very difficult tests before we were married. I had to be sure he did mean what he was saying and that he was completely aware of what the Lord expected of a husband. I know it all sounds rather horrible but I was not going to be burnt again. I didn't trust man's word and I don't think I really knew how to trust God's Word either.</div> <bR> <div> So there we were packing, cleaning, throwing out, giving away; you name it we were doing it. During this busy time I would go to the Lord and say things like "I hope this is of you Lord cause it's feeling real hard right now". I would then talk to York about it and he was confident and unable to be moved, he would say this move is a step closer to fulfilling HIS purpose in us as a couple and also as a family. Seeing his faith rise gave me such peace that I would continue with my jobs and look at the move more positively.</div> <bR> <div> It all didn't make a whole lot of sense. We had added an eighty thousand dollar extension to our home, we were content. There were still unfinished projects, we weren't moving anywhere ever -so I thought. I felt as though I was in a whirlwind, I had no control and I wasn't sure if it was right. It was time to put the house on the market. This was not easy; we loved our area, our neighbours, church and school. We began the process of having inspections which is also the beginning of saying goodbye when a decision like that is finally made. I was trusting my husband and I was clinging to the Lord. Then one day I said to the Lord that I didn't really feel prepared and ready for such a major move. "You didn't tell me about it God I'm just hanging on by my teeth right now".</div> <bR> <div> I was then taken back. Over the last four years the Lord had placed us into a lovely church with people we came to know and love. The Lord doesn't put us anywhere for no reason; there are so many reasons for where we end up. We whole heartedly joined  the church and planted our roots in deep. We were there to stay. I met women that I grew to love and admire. They became part of my life and I listened and watched their example. Over the time the Lord would say to me to just watch even closer than before and listen to what I am doing. Our friends were beginning to take awesome steps of faith in God and we were witnessing these decisions and changes.</div> <bR> <div> There was a builder making business decisions that needed incredible faith to fulfill. Another couple bought a block of land by faith. Another business stepping out to do bathroom renovations. I was continually being told by the Lord to watch what HE could accomplish in these beautiful friends of ours. What was the final outcome? They were all supernaturally blessed with decision making, finances, contacts and the ability to trust that GOD would fulfill HIS promises to them. I watched in awe as one by one they stepped out and received their blessings. Through out all of this the Lord was saying "One day it will be your turn I am preparing you".</div> <bR> <div> The last four years was preparation time. I should have known but I became so comfortable. I also liked watching my friends do it and not me. I was convicted, I walked my walk learning from these people. Listening to the Lord's direction. I knew one day York and I would have to take the leap of faith that we had witnessed in others' lives.</div> <bR> <div> About six months before the move I became unsettled. I wasn't happy with school, church  or our house. I started looking around comparing schools, thinking about changing churches and we even went house hunting. It was strange but it was part of the preparation. When I finally humbled myself and went to the Lord, I felt Him ask me "Are you willing to give up the school? Are you willing to give up your church? Are you willing to give up your home?" Well I thought about it, was I? Yes I was... if it was made very clear to me. If   it wasn't going to be too hard. If. ....it was for our good. So many IFs. The Lord also told both York and I that there were no if's in Him only yes or no. So my answer was finally yes. I am willing.</div> <bR> <div> I was amazed at the patience and wisdom of God, the whole time we were in that place we were being prepared. The whirl wind stopped and the mightiness of the creator took  over. I know now that trust can be difficult when you've been hurt and disappointed. I am now learning to trust all over again. I see this move the way my husband did. He saw it from afar, he trusted that the decision was greater than just a new career path, he was trusting God with the entire families well being and future. It took a patient loving Father and an unswerving faith to get me here. Remember in a move of God it can seem like a whirl wind out of control. Look back and remember the mighty works that have brought you this far then you can see the creators hand at work, brining you closer to your destiny. You are being prepared for a great adventure!!</div> <bR> <div> © 2001 zollywood.com</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>