Getting settled with a little George Mueller thrown in for fun.
Here's our latest family update. We are finally settling into our new hometown. I am quickly falling in love with Cary, NC. From the parks to the Barnes and Noble that's less than 10 minutes away, the Aldi that's within walking distance to the awesome movie theater with $5 Tuesdays, I'm hooked. The commute to the airport is ideal (that's an important detail for Mr. Inc). It's pretty much exactly what I've always wanted. It feels small townish with the convenience of the city. Plus some wonderful museums that are free? This homeschooling mom can't ask for much more.
As for churches, I think we've settled on one. There is no perfect church, and admittedly, the one we've chosen is rather large for my comfort. Still, the kids are comfortable and making friends, it's not too far so we can be involved easily, and they seem to be very motivated for missions. They've got their theology straight. I even registered the kids for VBS, so I guess we're in. =)
Finally, in our class at church on Sunday someone brought up George Mueller. He's a fascinating person if you haven't read about him. The man lived out faith in a way that most people would consider irresponsible. If you don't know who he is, look him up. The part that struck me is how divergent his life was from the norm. We look back on his life, and we can see how God provided for every single need; not only for him, but for the hundreds of orphans he cared for. I wonder what people thought of him at the time. Did they think he had great ideals but carried them out in a terribly irresponsible manner? Because I'm sure that's the best he would get today. More likely he'd be recipient of many eye rolls for being a little too God crazed, yet we look back on his life with admiration.
I've been thinking about George Mueller because I've had a few moments this week of wondering what we're actually doing here. Why in the world did we move our family to North Carolina? Make no mistake, we didn't have to make this move or this job change. We've made life difficult for ourselves by choice. We stepped out on faith, and we think things will work out well. But maybe it won't. God doesn't promise happy endings in this life, certainly not for the short-term. Not that I in any way compare ourselves to George Mueller, but I think that if even I occasionally wonder if we've gone off the deep end, what must everyone else think?
Then I remember that I don't really care what everyone else thinks so it's alright. We're living our lives, doing our thing, getting to know our new home. Since I am secure in the knowledge that God doesn't make mistakes, I know that we're here on purpose. We're still figuring out that purpose, but my knowledge or lack of knowledge on that note doesn't really have an impact on God's purpose for us. There's freedom in that little truth.
So basically, we love where we've landed, we're getting connected, and the jury's still out on the sanity of it all. =)
As for churches, I think we've settled on one. There is no perfect church, and admittedly, the one we've chosen is rather large for my comfort. Still, the kids are comfortable and making friends, it's not too far so we can be involved easily, and they seem to be very motivated for missions. They've got their theology straight. I even registered the kids for VBS, so I guess we're in. =)
Finally, in our class at church on Sunday someone brought up George Mueller. He's a fascinating person if you haven't read about him. The man lived out faith in a way that most people would consider irresponsible. If you don't know who he is, look him up. The part that struck me is how divergent his life was from the norm. We look back on his life, and we can see how God provided for every single need; not only for him, but for the hundreds of orphans he cared for. I wonder what people thought of him at the time. Did they think he had great ideals but carried them out in a terribly irresponsible manner? Because I'm sure that's the best he would get today. More likely he'd be recipient of many eye rolls for being a little too God crazed, yet we look back on his life with admiration.
I've been thinking about George Mueller because I've had a few moments this week of wondering what we're actually doing here. Why in the world did we move our family to North Carolina? Make no mistake, we didn't have to make this move or this job change. We've made life difficult for ourselves by choice. We stepped out on faith, and we think things will work out well. But maybe it won't. God doesn't promise happy endings in this life, certainly not for the short-term. Not that I in any way compare ourselves to George Mueller, but I think that if even I occasionally wonder if we've gone off the deep end, what must everyone else think?
Then I remember that I don't really care what everyone else thinks so it's alright. We're living our lives, doing our thing, getting to know our new home. Since I am secure in the knowledge that God doesn't make mistakes, I know that we're here on purpose. We're still figuring out that purpose, but my knowledge or lack of knowledge on that note doesn't really have an impact on God's purpose for us. There's freedom in that little truth.
So basically, we love where we've landed, we're getting connected, and the jury's still out on the sanity of it all. =)
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