Two Fridays ago, Jon lost his job in a major down-sizing of his firm.
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.”
The news brought winds of change in a world we thought was secure until marriage.
NEW :: Company, co-workers, living situation. MINISTRY.
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
in whom is all my delight.
The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names on my lips.The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
We believe this was not accidental. GOD is making a move here. This is certain[promised]: I have a glorious inheritance in Christ no matter where I live or how wealthy I may be.
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Please pray as Jon & I seek counsel & wisdom from those the Lord has surrounded us with.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure.
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy one see corruption.
Jon's joy & calm confidence in God's plan has been a joy to see. Following him wherever the Lord leads will be my privilege and highest calling.
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.The entirety of PSALM 16
Yes, the job title may change. But Jon's ultimate vocation [and calling] remains : : to be a servant of the Lord in every interaction, employed for His kingdom until we receive our ultimate pay check : : eternity with HIM.
On a lighter note, pictures from my VALENTINE's DAY with JON will be coming soon!
