New chapter

We've been home for 2 weeks now. In that time, we've done simple things like get our budget back in shape, switch to cable internet, get a new cell plan, visit friends, etc. The hard part has been working out the "take homes", know what I mean? What did it all mean for us? How have we come home changed? How has our thinking been changed with respect to life and God and Church and Purpose? Needless to say, but this is of course an ongoing process. One thing I know, though, is that I am always to be "on mission". I believe my life here is purposeful, that I have been put here and kept here and rescued for a purpose, for life. This has made a real difference in my thinking, my routine, my days. When I talk to people, I know that every interaction is purposeful. I don't believe in accidents or coincidence. While I am not in control of every aspect or outcome, I am simply here to trust and obey, to walk behind and serve in the steps of Jesus. Living in Sol Duc for 2 months stripped away a lot of the non-essentials. Left behind was a growing hunger for more and more of life as God Himself understands it. The Bible calls this zoe. The abundant life from John 10:10. This is no prosperity theology, but far more deep, far more lasting, and far more satisfying. He has just recently shown us His faithfulness, for which we are so grateful. I have accepted a job with Gaston Hospice as a social worker (starting Monday). I took the job expecting it to be part-time/as-needed for a while until a full-time position came available. But yesterday, while getting a pre-employment medical screen, the boss called to say that a FT position is coming open immediately so I'll be putting in for a transfer on my first day! Amazing! Also, we received our final paychecks from Aramark on the same day I got the new job. And all this on a day when we were looking at our budget and praising God, not because there was an obvious abundance (there wasn't), but because we knew that He is a Provider and He never fails His kids.