Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The reason for my absence...

It's been over a month since I posted on this blog, and I've been thinking about why.  Because a blog is public, I have to be cautious about what I post.  For the past few months, our family has been going through a significant amount of stress.  I know that God is using all of the circumstances to bring us closer to the likeness of Jesus.  I often meditate on God's goodness and His Word as these relate to what we have been experiencing.  It would be wonderful to share the lessons that God is teaching me, but sometimes the circumstances of our situation are too personal to share.  I live my life as an open book--hopefully, leading others to Christ.  Unfortunately, there are some things that can't be shared publicly.

I am prepared to say in this blog that God is moving me in a new direction.  Presently, I am studying for a test that I will be taking for admission to a teacher certification program.  I hope to work in Special Education for the public school system.  This will help out our family in a number of ways, most notably, the added source of income.  I have been out of the professional working world for over fourteen years.  I am looking forward to this new adventure and to the things that God will be showing me in the months to come.

What does this mean for Heart 2 Heart Women's Ministry?  Well, the good news is that there are several ladies who are committed to seeing the ministry continue.  We have Bible studies ongoing this summer, and our fall retreat plans are underway.  (This year's retreat is October 8-10 at Lakeview Conference Center in Waxahachie.) I will not be unavailable, but I will be less able to direct the affairs of the ministry.  Pray for God to raise up a woman to take over the reigns of the ministry so that I can concentrate on the needs of my family and the new career.

May God's richest blessings pour over you,

Jennifer