For most, the word "spark" means nothing dynamic. A flash, a trace, maybe even a gleam or a hint of something. But it's funny what importance a spark holds for a person trying to ignite a fire, perhaps. Without that initial "hint" or spark of flame, no fire. We've been convicted at this thought of a spark as of late in many areas of life. Also remembering that a spark can be both an incredible thing, but also a very dangerous thing when fully ignited.
So many new things are happening in life. Adapting, and moving towards the goal that we feel Christ has for us has been challenging. Chronicling this all is very important to me. As a monument of these moments of spark, and coming back to see how much we though we knew, and how much God has taught us in the process. Giving Him glory for all of it.
Sparks in our journey:
*MARRIED! June 4, 2011
*God provided a beautiful, NEW home for us (after issues with our first place) August 4, 2011
*Jordan starts Seminary August 22, 2011
*My Papaw went to be with Jesus September 2, 2011
*Losing time at a new job for traveling back and forth to FL to be with family
*Continuous health issues
*Working and average of 60 hours a week to make up time lost at work
* Called to Northside Baptist Church in Newark, Ohio December 11, 2011
* My BESTEST, Jess marries Joshua December 16, 2011
*Holidays with our families (LOTS of traveling)
* Moved to Ohio December 21, 2011 (lots more traveling)
*First Sunday at Northside January 8, 2012
*Accepted to Aveda Institute Columbus January 13, 2012
*Two years TOGETHER January 15, 2012
I lived through all that, and it still staggers me to see how much has happened in our almost 8 months of marriage. It's been so clear to us that we've been led all the way by a God who knows so much better than we do. I don't understand it all. I've been hurt by much of it. The times that I played the victim far outnumber the times that I have been able to see how God is growing my perseverance, and give thanks for it. God, forgive me for that, and thank you for your patience and love.
Refocus my horrible perspective.
