August Rush

Peace and Grace,


"For I know the plans I have for you..."


It has been an interesting couple of weeks since I last wrote a blog. I have gone from the downs of cancelling travel plans to the high of moving in a month. In between I have been able to reflect on what God has been doing in my life, my wife's life, and our future steps. The main message that He has been providing is resting/trusting in who we are in His eyes, while he puts the pieces together. He has already finished the work, the journey is now resting in His goodness. So as we continue to pray in anticipation of our move and next steps, God sings a song of fresh air over us, of peace and assurance.


As part of this journey finding a career that I can support, raise a family while enjoying what I do is critical for me. I have always loved 2 things: teaching youth and working with water utilities. As I prayed for what to do, God began opening doors to pursue the waterworks career. I have experience in this field and good connections with family. I went to a family dinner last week, my grandparents were in town, and after we ate, I talked to my grandfather about how realistic these expectations were to jump into this field. Now before I showed up that night, an internal feeling told me to call and see if they were doing anything that night. Of course, in my family all the time. =D. So I left that evening with a positive feeling about this and as I looked up the website and figured out what I had to do, my Papa called me again to meet for lunch. we met up and he informed me if I sent him my resume and talked to a couple of water offices, he believed a job was possible very soon. I can not described the jubilation i felt afterwards and thankfulness towards God for unfolding his plan before my eyes clearly. Pray for me as I follow each step with patience and diligence!


God is good and He shows me everyday love beyond expectations or any hope. My lovely wife is about to begin school this fall, so with all this happening it comes as a shocker. My number one goal is for her to finish school this fall(associates FYI!!!) and continue to support her in pursuit of a career. I love my wife and the last thing I would do is make a choice without her. That is something else God has reminded me of this past week. As a leader, my actions will reflect onto her and from her. I have had a terrible attitude and hate towards my job and over the last few weeks I have noticed the same feeling towards her job, also when coming to our relationship in Christ, I believe that he is good and he is providing daily but if I don't show her that, then why should she believe it? As her husband and leader, I must show Christ, love, and trust--otherwise, why should she? This isn't a struggle, or should be. I must lead. I must love. I must trust or therefore she will follow the wrong reflection of our loving Abba. I need her to lead, to encourage me in our choices, but where can encouragement be if there isn't joy and peace?


Please continue to pray for us as we make our next steps and keep our eyes on God. Also pray that my Texas Rangers continue to win, so I can go to the world series. ;D

In Christ,

Justin