Joy in obedience to God! OR Being content where God places you!
Posted on Mon 11 Jun 2007 at 01:46
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"Trust and Obey, for there's no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey!"
I'm truly feeling such joy in this move we made to our little town here. For the last couple of years, my goal was to get to the country and have the perfect homestead with the perfect land - at least 5-10 acres.... We recently bought a house after getting our ink business (see sidebar for link) in a very small village - actually right on the edge of the village where there's country all around us even though we don't own it. We only have 1/2 an acre but we were able to not be stressed financially with this move.
Not only are we reaping the benefits of staying conservative financially, but I truly love living here. We are in the country even though we don't own it. We have our pastor and his wife in town. Now, through the Lord, I've connected with a like-minded mom who lives about an hour away and was looking to move over this way. She may be moving to our tiny town soon if the Lord works it out! I already feel like she's a great friend. AND she has a 12yo daughter - the only one at home with them right now, who loves kids and babies and wants to be around them. We have plenty for her to practice on!
I feel like the Lord has so put us together in this place for them and them for us. Had we gone off other places in search of places to live, this friend situation would not have happened the way it looks like it will. God is so good!
Anyways, I just want to encourage anyone who is seeking, envying or coveting that perfect place for your homestead, God does have the perfect place for you. It may not be that picture-perfect place, but if you plant yourself where he wants you and seek contentment in that, he will bring you joy and contentment where you are.
Our Journey Into The Country - A Faith Walk