Jobs and Possibilities

Since we moved I've been working part-time at my old job until I find a job here in Birmingham. I love my job, the thought of leaving it makes me sad. They have been interviewing possible candidates to replace me. Replace me? Wow the thought is a bit disheartening. I love my job for so many reasons. The people I work with, my amazing boss(es), knowing that the work we're doing makes a difference. All of those reasons keep me motivated to go into work. It is more than just a job. What I love the most: our youth leadership board. About 20 Juniors and Seniors in high school that I have the privilege of working with. I love working with teenagers. It's such an important time in life. They're constantly making decisions, learning so much about themselves, all while having the possibility to make a hugh impact in the communities they live in.   

So with my new job, will I keep those opportunities to work with teenagers and young adults?

I hope so, I pray so. I mainly pray that I work with people who are making a difference.

Will you pray with me? Help me be patient while trusting God to open the doors.

Worship Wednesday

I mentioned this song in my post yesterday. Chris Tomlin came out with a new album the other week and this awesome song, Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) stands out as my fave so far. It's such a powerful song that Chris Tomlin wrote with Ed Cash. Listen, hope you enjoy and pray that whatever troubles you face this week you can stand knowing that God is by your side no matter what.

Below the video of the song is a video of Chris Tomlin sharing the background story from the song.

Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)

You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light

Whom shall I fear

You crush the enemy
Underneath my feet
You are my sword and shield
Though troubles linger still

Whom shall I fear

I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind me
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

My strength is in Your name
For You alone can save
You will deliver me
Yours is the victory

Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear

I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind me
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in Your hands
I'm holding on to Your promises

You are faithful
You are faithful
You are faithful

I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind me
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The God of angel armies
is always by my side

 

Moving Forward

In Montgomery, I led a small group of high schools girls that are now Seniors. For years now I've been talking to them about moving forward. With this group it is a subject that never dies. Moving forward into new situations. Moving forward past old mistakes. Moving forward with youth group changes. I've been talking about it for years. What I haven't done is do it myself.

I've been holding myself back from moving forward in my own life. I desperately want to get involved at our new church. Truth: Sometimes I feel like an insecure middle schooler. Will they like me? Do I dress like them? Do they even want a new friend?

I've been going back and forth about going to this mom's devotional group on Wednesday mornings. I work part-time for now. This may be one of my only opportunities to attend a stay at home mom type devotional group for a while. Fear creeps in: Have they already all bonded? Do they all know eachother already?

I love teenagers. I love investing in high school girls. I find the most fulfillment in it, it brings me the most joy. Fear keeps on creeping: Will my story matter to them? Will they accept me as my past girls did?

Yesterday I sat at church and listened to our Pastor talk about how we have to live and trust God or we may miss out on something BIG He has for us.

I listened to my husband singing about how we have no one to fear for the God of angel armies is on OUR SIDE.

Through these words I heard God whispering in my ear to "Let Go." He's not asking me to forget. He's not asking me to replace friends or my sweet small group girls. He's asking me to move forward. To trust that He brought us to Vestavia for a reason. He brought not just Chris but ME to Vestavia for a reason. He has more for me in this place than to just be Hutton's Mommy and Chris' wife.

Thank you Lord that you want to use a person full of faults to share your love.