Moving Forward

Great is Thy Faithfulness!

I know you've all been dying with anticipation to get an update on my life. Who wouldn't?? But really...
I had an awesome time when my dad came to visit. He had a blast with Kayla of course! It was nice to just hang out with everyone together. We did end up going to a Cubs game, which was exciting and they actually won while we were there. Shocking, I know! So, from Naperville I went to Florida to visit Stacy and Jeff. It was a really good time. I only wish I could hang out with them more often. They're really fun to stay with! We went to the beach and all that fun Florida stuff.
When I got back from there I stayed up in Naperville because I got a call for an interview at a church called River Glen. The interview was last wednesday and it was with the associate pastor, interim youth guy, and two elders... really intimidating stuff, but aparently it went well because they called me the next day for a second interview! Pastor Doug suggested that we do a phone interview so that I didn't have to drive back up if I was back in Marion. That was really nice of him. So my second phone interview is this wednesday afternoon. By the way, the position is for jr. high youth director. Prayers are welcome. I'm really excited at the possibilty of being able to work in a church. I'm thinking this is something that I could end up doing for the rest of my life. We'll see.
I was planning on staying in the 'ville through the weekend just to hang out some more, but Trent called and said he was coming to Marion. I hadn't seen him in a little while so I drove back late friday night. He stayed at my place so we got to spend the weekend together. Always an adventure with Trent.
He just left today and now I'm focusing on preparing my self to substitute teach here in town. I applied a couple of weeks ago and they've been calling me, but obviously I've been gone. I have 2 days scheduled this week at a middle school right down the road. I'm pretty excited. I think it'll be fun. I've never taught and I'm not a certified teacher and they just throw you in the classroom, but it's an adventure/challenge and I'm definitely ready for it (and to be making some money)!
That's all I've got right now. There's a lot going on these days and it's really nice. I think I need to be crazy busy. It keeps me focused.
Anyway, something I've been remembering is how much God honors patience. He is faithful! And now, as always a song for your viewing pleasure...

Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father
There is no shadow of turning with thee
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not,
As thou hast been, thou for ever will be.

Great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed thy hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love

Great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed thy hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside

posted by Moving Forward @ 2:50 PM