For anyone who reads this, let me start off by saying this isn't a post like my usual posts. Its more of a request, actually: just my for-warning.
As some friends of mine know, I am moving to Michigan. We have decided in December of this year, we will be moving to Jackson, MI. I'm a bit nervous, as it is my junior year, but at the same time I'm extremely excited.
My parents asked me if I was willing to move, because my stepdad was offered an amazing job up there, MI. So, I prayed about it and really didn't know what to do. Pastor Jay was preaching a moment entitled "Hinges: Lifes Pivitol Moments". One of the points made were "Sometimes, hinge moments are hidden in unusual tasks". So, one of my lovely coworkers (Mama Kimberly) told me to stop botherin' Jesus about it, and embrace my hinge moment: so, I did. Haha. I decided that I was willing to lay down everything here, and do what God wants me to do up there.
That being said, I'm asking for prayer as of now.
Prayer for: God to just open up a school, house, job, and sports for me. To pray & agree with me that He will lead me to a church where I can call home. That God would give me opportunities to minister there, and at school; and that He will also just guide my steps as to my future. For my parents, that God will give me divine opportunities to lead them to Christ. For my siblings, that they will be comfortable in their move and will make new friends and find Christ. That Holy Spirit will just guide me and help me through this, and to NOT worry about what I'm "leaving behind" but what I'm embracing. Lastly, and for those in the area where we are moving: that God will prepare them for whats coming.
Thank you guys who will agree with me in prayer, and will continue to pray for me. It means more than anything I could say through words :)
I will be praying =)
ReplyDeleteAw, that is such a big step and you are strong for embracing it and giving everything to God. I'll keep you in my prayers during this big time for you. I really do hope everything turns out better than you could ever imagine.
ReplyDeleteSamantha,
ReplyDeleteThis is Brooke, not Shelby...What a great opportunity for you to shine Jesus' light into a new territory. I am sad to lose you, but extremely proud of you for embracing this step. But I must insist that you come over for a sleepover soon. I miss you!
Brooke