After we sent out our yearly update we started making a transition. Below are the details of what's been going on since we sent out our letter:
Once again Bethany and I find ourselves in the midst of transition. It seems no matter what we do life just seems to keep getting busier and busier. We have let our boss know we are going to start looking for a new job and we are planning on moving away from GAP Ministries, Lord willing. I would love to keep working for GAP but we have decided the schedule has taken too much of a toll on something we really enjoy in life; fellowship time with friends. We hope to have some more routine in our lives. Especially a time when we can sit still before our God and King in adoration.
We also just recently found out that the state of AZ will not be able to fund the ministry due to budget issues at the state level. We will therefore not be paid in the month of February and possibly after. This puts a huge strain on all of us, as you can imagine. We are thankful for the wisdom of several people who encouraged us to start a savings account a long time ago so that we will be able to pay rent and bills even during this time.
Prayers: Please lift us up as we begin to look for jobs. Many of our friends have taken several months to find jobs and have not found jobs they enjoy. Bethany has started to wonder if she will be able to ever stay home and raise kids because her husband did not acquire a college degree which lends itself towards cash flow. So please pray God will provide as we seek to make room to put God first, family second, and ministry after the first two. Pray the remainder of our time here at GAP is spent intentionally serving God with each day He gives us. Please also pray for GAP during this financial hardship.
Praises: As we fight off anxiety about this next transition we are able to look around and count our blessings. I have been given an incredibly wonderful spouse, a nicely furnished apartment, and we have begun to put money into savings. On our walls we see pictures of loved ones and God reminds me that my life is in good hands, His big hands. I am grateful right now that my life is not in my hands for I have seen that on my own I can bring nothing good into my life.
Last night we got to witness two friends of ours sharing the gospel with dozens of Spanish people in a trailer park. The best part about it was the foster kids were playing a part in the ministry! Praise God! It was one of those moments I could feel and see God working close by. It is a good feeling to know the God of the universe who made you is at work and is close. I wish it was a more common experience.
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Good luck with all the transitioning. It's not easy but is often a time of growth. It's good that you and Bethany were able to identify your priorities & have the courage to step out in faith. Our Prayers are with you!
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