I haven’t written for the last 3 weeks, but this time I have a good excuse. We are moving, moving, moving!
Ana and I made the decision about two months ago to move to Walla Walla, WA. Our 2 boys, their wives and our granddaughter live there and we’ve grown tired of only getting to see them 3-4 times a year. We’re also sick of the 3-½ hour drive each way. Doing this will also put us an hour closer to our daughter.We’ve been talking about moving for years, but finally decided the time was right.
Since we made the decision our life has been rather chaotic, especially in the last 3 weeks. I got a job in Walla Walla, we’ve made a couple trips there and back, we’ve got the house on the market, and we’re packing like crazy.
Making a move like this brings with it a lot of stress. Getting the house ready to sell, trying to find a new place to live, deciding what to keep and what to give to Goodwill, and, most of all, having to say good-bye to our church family and other friends. In addition we’re leaving a home and jobs we love and stepping out into the unknown. Add all this together and you have the perfect formula for many sleepless nights and stressful days.
Thankfully, we don’t have to let the stress get to us, because we are not in this alone. Joshua 1:9 promises, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
No matter what our future holds in Walla Walla, God is in charge. We know He is leading and will never leave us or forsake us. Because of this we can move forward in confidence knowing “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28).
This week you’re going to face challenges and stress. It might not be something big like moving, but no matter what it is, remember “the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” So keep moving forward in faith. The best is yet to come!