Well...let me start off by explaining where the title of my blog came from. I went to the Deeper Still Women's Conference this past weekend. Priscilla Shirer spoke on 2 Kings 13:15-19 and about using the gifts and situations God has given us and putting them to work. When we choose to empty our quiver, God will work. So I committed myself to emptying my quiver and seeing what God wanted me to do in my life. That puts us here: The day after I get back I am asked would I be willing to move to Montgomery for 2 months, with Dustin, for his work. If you know me, you know I love Danville and have never had any desire to leave. Ever. BUT for some reason, I didn't even hesitate. I just said, "Yeah let's go!" Sylaina and Dustin were stunned. I kind of surprised myself, but I meant it. After I took a minute to think...I still was pumped. It is just 2 months, it is a chance for something different, and Dustin and I can say that we did it together. Then I took a minute to see that maybe this was my chance to empty my quiver. I will be out of my comfort zone. I will be living in an extended stay hotel for 2 months. I will miss my family. I will miss that crazy group I call my friends. BUT I am pumped. I cannot wait to see what exactly God has planned for Dustin and I. We are praying that he uses this to grow us closer to Him and closer to one another. Maybe there is some soul or souls in Montgomery that needs this girl to minister to them and that prospect has me ecstatic. I also have a feeling that many times along the way I am going to have to empty my quiver. I am also going to work on finding the "treasures" as Beth Moore called them and I think this blog will help that. Please leave comments. I will probably not be working while we are there so this blog is my little project. I will respond to whatever questions or comments are posted and I will keep you updated on just what God is doing. Dustin and I are not called to China, Serbia, or India, but I think we are called to Montgomery for now to do something and I cannot wait to find out what that something is. I know the Holy Spirit has went ahead of us and that Jesus is interceding for us and again that makes me SO EXCITED. I jump around from topic to topic and I am sorry for that..my grammar isn't great either..sorry. If you know me well you know both of those things hold true in real life, so bear with me on the crazy ride and maybe you will figure out a way to empty your quiver too!
I know, from first-hand experience, that it will be HARD--hard to be away from family, hard to be away from friends--, but keep that fire under your hiney you've got going now (a GOOD thing), and you'll do nothing but grow closer to God and closer to each other. Good luck on your new journey!
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Haley. I am proud of you and Dustin for stepping out and taking on this new challenge of moving off. Moving away from home was a good thing for Robby and me when we first married. We moved to Roanoke. It was hard on Robby being away from family, but he had to turn to me for everything and that brought us closer. I am hoping this will add to your marriage. Keep reading your Fireproof devotional and look to each other for help. I love that you incorporated the weekends message into your blog!! I wish my quiver was a little more out in the open. I not sure what it is I need to do. Love you. And enjoy this wonderful adventure.
ReplyDeleteSorry girl, I'm a few days behind! Just want to say that 'wherever' God calls you it's a step of faith, to follow through. And He will use you & D to do great things, in His name!!! I'll miss you guys and when you return we'll be back in (our) China. Montgomery may just be 'your China'. love you guys!! take care and don't worry about the grammer.... I can't read (& understand) if it's too perfect.... LOL!
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