I would appreciate prayer for some decisions that I have made and may still have to make. As our lives continue to change with Sheri returning to school to finish her BSN, I have been working towards finding a job that will provide more for us while meeting certain requirements. Already I have had to turn down two jobs which I might have been glad to take had circumstances been different.
Currently I have two big applications I am waiting on (one with a Christian school, the other with ECCU), though only one of them would actually provide a living wage for next year...I'll leave you to guess which (heh). I would love to teach at the school--in many ways I felt that it would be a perfect fit for me. However, while looking at the needs of my family, its becoming less and less likely that its really feasible. However, I still have no idea whether I have another option, as the application process for ECCU is hardly a quick one. I am willing to do what it takes to make either job work, but it would be an answer to prayer if the road was a clear one, and honestly I would prefer to finally find one job that can cover our needs and compliment our lives.
Its an understatement to say that turning down jobs even as I pray for employment has caused me no small amount of stress, but I believe that God has led us in every step to this place. For that I am thankful and praise Him for His faithfulness.
Father God keep us every hour in You almighty hands. We trust you with our needs, for you have ever proven a faithful and gracious Lord.
Hang in there, Chris. We're praying!
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering if you understood the origin of your blog's title. The ancient Britons(Celts) of Wales used the term to refer to Wales itself in their pre-Christian days. I wasn't sure if there was a subtle meaning behind your choice (considering you seem to be fairly passionate about Christianity, the choice of an ancient pagan homeland as your title found me wondering)and what it was. I understand this is strange, me not knowing you, but as I was looking for info on the aforesaid usage, your blog popped up and I figured I'd share some knowledge while here. Forgive me for intruding and may the Lord smile on your job hunting.
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Oh yeah--totally aware of the old usage. Thanks for commenting!
ReplyDeleteBriton and Wales and Ireland were the last sparks of the light of civilization when Rome fell. The old name has a special meaning in this light. I mean, among other things, they were havens where Christianity was upheld as it was no where else in the West. Their light remained and shone on a dark West until the light returned with the Renaissance.
I chose the name for this blog because of the history of the name and the image of an island fortress standing strong against a sea of night. Hopefully, though I am only blogging, my words on this blog stand as a testament of the God I serve. I, clearly, like to discuss a variety of issues--especially political ones. But in all things I strive to hold the position that honors Christ first. An Isle of the Mighty on the blogosphere.
And, in all honesty, I'm not the first one to suggest that--Stephen R Lawhead, who I posted about recently, was the one that sold me on the name. I'm several generations an American, but I am of mostly Irish/English descent, and so what else could a long lost son of the Isle call his blog?