Stepping out in Faith

We are in a time of change.

My husband resigned his position at his 6-12 principal job effective for next school year. (which means his last paycheck will be in June and our health insurance will end the 1st of July) He does not currently have another job. He is looking and we are only looking (at this time) in our own county because we really love living here and do not want to move.

This decision came after intense prayer and seeking God's will concerning the deteoriating condition of the upper level administration in his school district. It was the right thing to do. However, stepping out in faith in this way is a challenge and a time of learning.

I also told my employer that unless they can offer me a regular education full-time position for next year, that I will not be returning. (I had told my administration this before my husband made his resignation official) My school is a good one and they are doing everything they can to find me a full-time position in the area I want because they don't want to lose me to another school district.

We'll see how things pan out.

In times like this, when you know that God is leading you, peace prevails. Such a time to learn about faith and God's goodness and grace!

Our children are taking the change in stride. This affects them because (starting next school year) they will no longer be commuting to the school where my husband has resigned his position from. The children will attend a much larger district where we live. There are positives and negatives in this change. More opportunities, but less personal attention from teachers.

We are also seeking a new church to attend that is in our own town. We just can't continue to commute to attend church out of town. The gas prices are just going up too much. Plus it will be good for the children to attend church in the same community where we live and where they will be attending school next year.

God is leading, all will be well.

We are blessed. I have a strong, happy marriage. I have a rock solid faith walk with my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I have children who may drive me crazy, but I am crazy about! All of these relationships take work and do not come naturally! I must seek God daily...I must guard my marriage daily....I must continually work on my relationship with my children. I don't want to give the impression that these things just come naturally. Anyone can have the same strength in these relationships. It all starts by being totally born again in Jesus Christ. Sold out to Him instead of being sold out to the world or even your church rules and regulations. It is about relationships.....not religion and rules. (I know, I say that all time time....but for years I was in a dead religion so I know what I'm talking about)

Fear does start to creep in at times. Yesterday was a difficult day for me. I started thinking about the pay cut my husband will be taking due to leaving his position. I also worry about the medical issues since we have two children with chronic health conditions. (as well as 3 other family members on medications that are necessary) However, fear and confusion are not from GOD....especially when we know we are walking in His will and following Him. Refocusing on Who we are trusting and taking some time for prayer is what helps and then the peace comes back.

I'll update when I know more. My husband was already offered a job (less than a day after resigning) but it would be a $31,000 pay-cut. It is not time to jump into the first thing that comes along. He also feels that it is not the job for him.....so he is looking, praying, seeking.