The unexpected
20 Apr 2011 4 Comments
As many of you know Gerald has been interviewing with Roland over the last few months. Maybe you didn’t know he has been waiting and watching for this opportunity as a recovering musician working for them would be a dream job. So for three years he faithfully checked their website weekly for this position to come open when it finally did he applied and here we are.
Last Wednesday he flew out to L.A. He spent the entire day and into the evening with the staff, president ,and vice president of the company . After praying endlessly all day and waiting anxiously Gerald finally called and said “I could not have done any better.”
We went into all this carefully praying to God daily on our knees Lord whatever your will is in this that is what we want . All our human emotions aside our relationship with you is far more valuable than any job or circumstance you would have us go through.
So the not so final answer from Roland ….Not yet
When Gerald called me yesterday I had been “patiently” waiting all week ! He told me “Well they are confident that he was the person for this position, but…after much discussion due to the economy and pressure to keep expenses down they have made the decision to not fill the position yet.” They are looking forward into filling it in July maybe.
It’s funny as a couple we had prepped for a “NO” as well as anyone can in this kind of situation. We had even thought about and discussed what it would be like to get a “YES”, but neither one us even had even thought about a
“NOT YET” !?!?
Not having any idea how to respond to this unexpected answer, we immediately fell back on the only thing that never fails God’s word and his truth. We are a living testimony to that .
I can honestly say we are fine ,not one tear has been shed, not one “Why God why”…Just praise and thanks for all he has done and all he will do. Lord we trust you. Our Hope, Confidence, Peace , Trust and Faith are in him and not in our current circumstance, not in a job ,not in the actions of other people. They are safely stored in God in his son Jesus Christ. Which after the many trials and tribulations we have gone through we have finally learned is the only safe place to keep them.
Thanks again for your prayers they are considered precious by us ,and if you feel led to continue to praying for this situation we sure would appreciate it. So here we are back to “wait and see” and a few more ”are we there yet’s?”
Can’t wait to see what God has in store !
Last week all of our bible studies revolved around these scriptures ,at the time I was frustrated with them because I thought they were pointing to a “NO”. Little did I know they were strengthening us for a “Not Yet”
So is there a circumstance in your life you have no control over ,but need emotional freedom from ? Hoping and praying that the above scriptures can help you as much as they have helped us.
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation,but take courage; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you at the proper time,
1 Peter 5:6
But as for me , behold I am in your hands; do with me as is good in your sight.
Jeremiah 26:14
For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord” plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will come to me and and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:11-12
Until then patiently waiting in the back seat asking God every so often
“Are we there YET ?”
Apr 20, 2011 @ 14:53:05
Awesome! I hate that you guys didn’t get the solid, “Yes, come now” answer. But to not get the black white answer of Yes, or No, is so awesome. Its confusing, its probably anxious and stressful at points, but its so awesome. All the opportunities that your family will now be facing. Its like somewhat of an adventure, and I know you guys are going to make it through fine.
Awesome post mrs. Lisa. Awesome.
Tanner
Apr 20, 2011 @ 15:08:11
You guys have handled so much with grace and humility and that is truly awesome. I am confident that your Not Yet is part of a beautifully divine plan and will all make sense at some point. It seems that you rest in the same peace that I do knowing that God promises to take care of us…even if we have no clue how it’s gonna happen.
The persistent questions for me these days are 1. Are we there yet? and 2. If we are…how do I handle it (cause this is not where I want to be)?
Much love and prayers your way!
Apr 20, 2011 @ 15:19:01
This is a great post…As frustrating as it is to get a “not yet”, We do need to remember perfect timing. You are going to Africa in June and will NEED those last 2 weeks of June to recoup when you get back…Interesting that July is the month that they will look at hiring… I know you have extended family in town, but this will be a huge transition for the entire family, especially children, and your mission trip to Africa is huge…I am excited with the “not yet”. We are praying that God continues to prepare you for what is to come!! I know HE has BIG things planned for you…Big Dottie, Big!!
Apr 26, 2011 @ 15:07:29
your heart and attitude in the midst of a huge “not yet” are so beautiful. trust is even harder in the uncertainty of a “not yet”, and yet you are trusting Him even more. so love your heart, friend. still praying with you through all this.