As Far As I've Gotten.....

So, for those of you that do not know, I have left my job at All American. Last week was just a horrible week, for numerous reasons, and Monday morning, following a lengthy discussion, my time there had come to an end. My first response was fear and tears. Not gonna lie, I am scared to death. How does one pay bills without a job? My second response, go home!! My vacation was already scheduled to begin on Thursday, so I decided this morning that I would just extend that and spend some extra time with my family. They mean so much to me and I have MISSED them this semester. Praise the Lord that He provides a safe haven for me to be surrounded by love and support. My third, and lasting, response, "I don't know what I am going to do. Trust the Lord is about as far as I have gotten." And that is what I am prepared to do. He is not a provider, He is THE provider. All I have is His. He gives and takes away at His discretion. I have learned so much in my time at this job, but I honestly feel the Lord is preparing me for something more, something way bigger than monograms!! And I am excited to see that play out. He is good and what He does is good. I have been consistently reminding myself today, "my good, His glory."

As I drove home southbound on 65 today, through tear soaked eyes, I had the Gettys playing. A while back, the Lord lead me to their song Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer. I fell in love with it and have had opportunity to pass that along to others in midst of struggles. I am reminded of His faithfulness when I hear the song. Praise the Lord that He is now able to use the song in my life in this time. What an encouragement. The words are amazing but they really don't do it justice without the music. I would encourage you to find the song online (their myspace page for example) and listen to it. Pray for me in this time of job search. I want to honor the Lord. Also please continue to pray for the requests in my last post! Thanks so much. God is GOOD.....

Jesus draw me, ever nearer
As I labor through this storm.
You have called me to this passing,
And I'll follow though I'm worn.

May this journey, bring a blessing.
May I rise on wings of faith.
And at the end of my heart's testing,
With Your likeness let me wake.

Jesus guide me through the tempest
Keep my spirit staid and sure.
When the midnight meets the morning,
Let me love You even more.

May this journey, bring a blessing.
May I rise on wings of faith.
And at the end of my heart's testing,
With Your likeness let me wake.

Let the treasures of the trial,
Form within me as I go.
And at the end of this long passing,
Let me leave them at Your throne.

May this journey, bring a blessing.
May I rise on wings of faith.
And at the end of my heart's testing,
With Your likeness let me wake.