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Going For It: A Moment of Honesty

Last Friday I had an interview for a job in Minnesota.  I didn't blog about it last Sunday, because I'm sometimes afraid of letting a lot of people know about these opportunities.  If a bunch of people know that I've interviewed for a job, and I don't get it, then I feel as though I've let a bunch of people down.  Furthermore, the scope of my failure feels much greater in direct proportion to the number of people that are hoping for success.  I think I will find out tomorrow whether or not I got the job, but the big revelation came today in church when Justin was praying with me.  He humbly admitted to God that our desire to move to Minneapolis has become something of an idol in his life, and I'd have to wholeheartedly agree.  Sometimes he and I are so consumed with the idea of moving "home" that we forget to stay totally engaged in our present reality.  Right now we live in a great town, Branson; we attend a great church, New Beginnings Fellowship; we have jobs, FedEx Inside Sales for me and Rec Plex Fitness Assistant for him; and we are incredibly blessed to have great friends in this area.  That's a lot to be thankful for! 

I don't think it's wrong for us to want to move closer to Via's grandparents, and I don't think it's bad that we want to settle down in a house, but when these desires replace my desire to honor and glorify God right where He's placed me, then I have to thoughtfully check and realign my heart and motives.  So yes, tomorrow I hope to get a job offer for the position I interviewed for.  I want our testimony to be that God honored the desires of our hearts and provided a way for us to move north.  If I find that I didn't get the position, then I will not be angry or disappointed.  I know God has a plan, and may He alone be glorified.  I also know that prayer works, so please join us in asking for favor for this job.  Whatever our course, I am excited for the path ahead.

This week I've also been developing my crochet skills.  I attempted and completed my first hat!  I'm really enoying my new hobby, and I think in a week or two I will pursue an actual project rather than just "practice" projects. 



Confession time, Justin and I have zero self-control when we shop at TJ Maxx.  We go in for one thing and inevitably come out with several.  This week Mila was the benefactor of our impulsiveness when we brought home a new dog bed.  I think she'll keep it.



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  1. MederFam5August 28, 2012 at 5:05 PM




    Adria Bueg You two are fantastic. You're in my thoughts this week, I'm positive God will place you where you'll be most rewarded. I know no matter where you three make a home, I'm thankful that I'll still be able to call you a friend.

    August 5 at 4:22pm via mobile · Unlike · 1.




    Ellie Lindh I do pray that God would honor the desires of your hearts as it is the desire of many! Good luck:)

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