Proverbs 3:5-6
The above scripture has become something of a loud noise in my head of late. Prepare for the wordvomit.
Some time ago, I received a very distinct impression that I should attend Southern Utah University for whatever reason. At the time, I was working for an up and coming company called Rain Nutrition, and things were looking good. So Catherine and I went and visited the campus in Cedar City, and even took Marie with us and made a trip of it. It was loads of fun, and we felt really good about the entire thing. Also, for some reason I don't have any pictures of this trip, only video...
Anyways, some time later, we decided that it was in our best interest to stick around and not attend SUU. I had a good job that I enjoyed, and was offered a better position in the company. Soon, Catherine got a job, which required her to have a car. We weren't planning on going anywhere, so we bought her a new Toyota Corolla. Also, the vehicle that we had been using, hardy though it was, had it's own cavalcade of problems, and needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, nobody would give us a loan for a used vehicle, only a new vehicle, so we looked for a vehicle that would fit us in the lower range for approval. That's how Navarre ended up with a Kia Soul. Not long after this, Navarre also ended up being laid off. Again.
Being in an uncomfortable position, and deciding that we weren't really tied down to Utah for any reason in particular, we decided to venture out and see how we would do on our own. A few years previous we had worked in Dallas Texas, and had enjoyed the area, so we decided we could move back. And so we did.
We've lived here now for almost a year and we've learned a number of things. Cheifly among those, I believe to be the teachings found in the above quoted proverb. If we had but listened and trusted in the Lord more than in our own understandings, I think things would be a lot different for us. Texas has been a great boon for us emotionally, spiritually and economically. I have completed all of my general education and now need to settle on a major. We've grown and we've strengthened our relationship and our understanding of the love that WE have for our families and for Utah. Sometimes to understand what great blessings you have, you just have to step out of the box. Or, in this case, the bubble :) But now it's time for us to return. We've asked the Lord again, and we believe we have been answered again. We are glad he hasn't tired of us "leaning on our own understandings" and continues to answer our prayers in the same manner he always has. We have already been tempted a number of times to change the course, but we are resolved to not allow the winds and waves to move us.
As I look back I realize that a great amount of misery and pain could have been avoided if I had but trusted the Lord, and not my own understanding. I let my fear and desires for perceived security get in the way of true safety and eternal planning. So we learn and we grow. And we move forward with new resolve.
The above scripture has become something of a loud noise in my head of late. Prepare for the wordvomit.
Some time ago, I received a very distinct impression that I should attend Southern Utah University for whatever reason. At the time, I was working for an up and coming company called Rain Nutrition, and things were looking good. So Catherine and I went and visited the campus in Cedar City, and even took Marie with us and made a trip of it. It was loads of fun, and we felt really good about the entire thing. Also, for some reason I don't have any pictures of this trip, only video...
Anyways, some time later, we decided that it was in our best interest to stick around and not attend SUU. I had a good job that I enjoyed, and was offered a better position in the company. Soon, Catherine got a job, which required her to have a car. We weren't planning on going anywhere, so we bought her a new Toyota Corolla. Also, the vehicle that we had been using, hardy though it was, had it's own cavalcade of problems, and needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, nobody would give us a loan for a used vehicle, only a new vehicle, so we looked for a vehicle that would fit us in the lower range for approval. That's how Navarre ended up with a Kia Soul. Not long after this, Navarre also ended up being laid off. Again.
Being in an uncomfortable position, and deciding that we weren't really tied down to Utah for any reason in particular, we decided to venture out and see how we would do on our own. A few years previous we had worked in Dallas Texas, and had enjoyed the area, so we decided we could move back. And so we did.
We've lived here now for almost a year and we've learned a number of things. Cheifly among those, I believe to be the teachings found in the above quoted proverb. If we had but listened and trusted in the Lord more than in our own understandings, I think things would be a lot different for us. Texas has been a great boon for us emotionally, spiritually and economically. I have completed all of my general education and now need to settle on a major. We've grown and we've strengthened our relationship and our understanding of the love that WE have for our families and for Utah. Sometimes to understand what great blessings you have, you just have to step out of the box. Or, in this case, the bubble :) But now it's time for us to return. We've asked the Lord again, and we believe we have been answered again. We are glad he hasn't tired of us "leaning on our own understandings" and continues to answer our prayers in the same manner he always has. We have already been tempted a number of times to change the course, but we are resolved to not allow the winds and waves to move us.
As I look back I realize that a great amount of misery and pain could have been avoided if I had but trusted the Lord, and not my own understanding. I let my fear and desires for perceived security get in the way of true safety and eternal planning. So we learn and we grow. And we move forward with new resolve.
We will trust in the Lord, and we will accomplish our goals.
Rock on man. You guys are amazing. It's wonderful that you know how to listen to the Lord. You are a good example to me. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, being able to be so close and receive personal revelation is an amazing blessing. Now, if only we would follow through with what we've been told! :)
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