Monday, August 3, 2009

I am staying.

This was by far one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made in my life. After talking with my principal at Mercy Ships, I made a very difficult decision to stay, knowing that going without a renter was not only a risk for me, but it would also be unfair to the students if I were to go and then leave just two weeks after school had started. (The end of August was my deadline for when I would require a renter or other provision for my condo in order to stay.) Right now, I don't really have the words to explain everything, but I know that people have been praying with me through this, and I wanted to let you know that a decision has been made. I will write more later about the Scriptures, counsel, and circumstances that led me to remain in Birmingham. For now, please pray that I will continue trusting that God's plan is bigger than I could've imagined or created, that I will stop second-guessing myself and move forward, and that He will direct my steps to the employment/ministry He has for me here. Thank you so much for all of your prayers and encouragement. I am truly blessed with amazing, godly friends and family. I love you!

4 comments:

  1. My Dear Sweet Granddaughter, I know how hard this has been for you to come to this decision. I KNOW how much you wanted the whole experience in Africa and that God was leading you to do that. But, sometimes God has a different path for you to take & it will take time for Him to reveal it to you. Just know that I will continue praying for HIS leadership in your life & that HE will reveal himself to you soon with HIS plan for the future. Please know that I am praying EVERY DAY for you. Keep me posted on your future decisions. I love you SO MUCH !!

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  2. Haley, We know how you agaonized over this decision...rest...remember God is not the author of confusion but of peace...He WILL guide you and show you your next step...you'll continue to be in our prayers. Mike and Deb

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  3. Hey Haley! I will definitely be praying for you...I know it was a hard decision to make but I'm proud of you for trusting the Lord through it all...I think we've all had times in our lives where we didn't understand God's timing, but then later were able to look back and see His timing is always best! Keep looking up! Love ya girl!

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  4. Hey Haley, My heart is filled with joy that you are waiting on the Lord to move. You are at the end of self and committed to Him even when He has asked you to wait. You didn't come to this decision alone. He was with you when you heard Him. Sometimes we are taken into God's purpose with no awareness of it all and we have no idea what God's goal may be.(MUFHH/Chambers.) I will lift you up in my prayers as the Lord reveals His plan and purpose to you. I love the verse in James 1:2 when he says, "count it all joy."

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