When God Talks

Have you ever notice that when we try to not hear God He gets louder? I mean all through the bible this was the case...look at Moses and a burning bush, Jonah swallowed by a fish, or Saul blinded by a light!
Well, I tried to not listen myself...

Sid told me about a year ago, that he really felt God was leading him to seminary. He said he felt like Dallas Theological Seminary was where God was leading us. I immediately gave him every reason why moving to Dallas was not what God wanted for us. I mean we would have to sell our home, leave our church, and family and friends. Not to mention we have a child in puberty and this would be just awful for him. After causing enough doubt in this decision, Sid pursued a different direction. I mean how could God tell Sid all of this and not me? That little small voice was so easy to snuff out.

Well, about a year later...Sid is enrolled at Bethel Seminary in MN, a choice that is doable because it is done mainly online. All of my reasons were now taken care of, no moving, no uprooting, no CHANGE. Then, while Sid is in Florida...I start hearing this still small voice simply saying "he's not supposed to go to Bethel" . Inside, the battle begins. God speaks and I tune out. Sid was content, he was pursuing an education at Bethel....wasn't that enough? The answer I would get was simply...no. Then that still small voice, got louder and louder!

Soon after Sid returned from his trip, he said "so, what do you really think about this seminary stuff"? Oh my gosh, how could he even ask that! I just said " I think we both know you are not supposed to go to Bethel". He looked at me and said " you know it too"? Had God spoke to both of us this time? Yes. Had God spoke to us both the first time? Yes.

See I am terrified of change. I really do love being in a rut! I even order the same coffee at Starbucks...EVERYTIME! Isn't that funny...I am scared of the very thing that saved me. I mean I had to change to accept the gift God gave me of forgiveness, so why would I think God calling us to another change could possibly be bad.

So pray for us as we begin the process of applying to Dallas Theological Seminary! Here are some prayer request you can join with us in:

the application process
the MAT test Sid needs to take
selling our house
our children adjusting to the thought
Sid looking for employment
looking for housing in TX
our extended family

I am sure more will follow! Thanks for your love and prayers!