We also, surprisingly, were offered the job at Maryville (saying Steven could start basically immediately) within two days of getting offered the job at O'Fallon! We really weren't expecting to hear from them, so when they called we knew we needed to really think everything out, pray about it, and seek some counsel from people we look up to.
The two positions are very different but both great opportunities. Maryville would be part-time, with Steven learning under their high school pastor. O'Fallon is full-time, with Steven BEING the high school pastor. Both churches have wonderful people and are being used by God. Ultimately, we just had to go with our heart and where we had the most peace about going, which was O'Fallon.
While it was a shocker for us to get the offer from Maryville, we really think that it was God opening the opportunity up to us once more, so that we would know the place we ended up was OUR decision, instead of our only option. We could pick the one we felt led to, without any looking back and wondering, "what if it had worked out here...". I think this gave us a tremendous amount of peace about picking O'Fallon, and it helped the church at O'Fallon know we truly believe that we belong there and aren't just going there because we didn't have any other choices.
However, all new opportunities come with their share of uncertainties and stress. We found out that the banks are making it more difficult to acquire loans, so we will not be able to buy a house until a month after Steven starts his job. Meaning that we need to find a short-term place to stay for the first 30ish days.
There were also some other hick-ups that needed to be taken care of... this grown-up world is rough!
This made me think of how Steven and I handle stress differently. When substantial circumstances are beyond my control, I break down and cry. I can't really do anything productive until I have everything processed in my head. Steven, however, puts on his "A" game. He does not rest until the problem is solved! He will make phone call after phone call to whoever it takes, until he has done everything in his power to resolve it. He might get frustrated, but does not take take time to talk about it until he is finished getting everything as figured out as possible.
I am thankful for that in a hubby. In two days, I could not have gotten one-tenth of the amount done that he did. I am grateful that he goes into action to resolve problems and does everything within his power instead of just sitting and waiting for things to come to him.
In other news, I found online these "steps" to being content in where you are. I cannot remember where to credit this to, though.
*never allow yourself to complain about anything, not even the weather.
*never picture yourself in any other circumstance or someplace else.
*never compare your lot with another's.
*never allow yourself to wish this or that had been otherwise.
*never dwell on tomorrow, remember that tomorrow is God's, not ours..
I think these are really good! I think that we all have had struggles with being content at some time or another, and if we truly instilled these steps into our hearts, we could more easily view each day as a gift and give it 100%.
My parents took Steven and I out Monday night to celebrate Steven's job! We went to Jack Stack and it was soooooo good. (always is!)
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