In November, I got a crazy idea that I would move to eastern PA to be closer to my family. I also spent the last four years away from my family. It helped me deal with some tough issues and has made me stronger to deal with my crazy family. When I told people that I wanted to move, I got many different responses. Some excited and sad all at the same time. Some doubtful that I would ever move from the Chicago area. Some discouraging remarks about the economy and getting a job out of state. Some had questions that I never felt like I could answer well. Even after all of that, I had a peace about moving. I have never been good at trusting God. I will wait on God but I need to worry about everything. Somehow God took all the worry out of moving. I knew He wanted me to focus on applying for jobs and making contacts. Everything else was up to Him. Through all of this God has been showing, teaching, and encouraging me.

Lessons:
1. Even the most well intention Christians can be discouraging when they fail to see what trusting God means.
2. Sometimes you have to dream and pray big. Nothing is too big for God.
3. Expect God to answer your prayers. Pray specific prayers.
4. God saying No is not a bad thing even if it might feel like it.
5. How quickly I would lose faith and trust when I was not in the Word for only one or two days.
6. Friends are amazing!

Some Amazing Verses:
Ps 3: 5
Ps 16:5
Ps 17:15
Ps 25:15
Ps 27:14
Ps 32:8
Ps 37:24
Can you tell I have been reading through the Psalms?

Now for the exciting part!!! I have an interview for a job in PA on Monday at 9am!!! It is located in King of Prussia, PA which is very close to the Harvest Bible Chapel that is being planted!!! The starting pay is what I am making now!!! The sounds sounds like something I would love!! It gets better! On the same day I got this interview, a man called me to talk to me about an office manager job that I applied for. He was shocked to know that I would be in the area on Monday. I am still waiting for him to call me back about when would be a good time to come in. This was all God!! I could never have planned this. It still gets better!!! I applied to a bunch of jobs. I specifically prayed about these two jobs. I actually prayed about 3 jobs. I still think God can make the 3rd one work out before Monday. I prayed that in one trip to PA I would get interviews at the 3 companies and one would offer me a job. I was overwhelmed when I got calls from 2 out the 3 wanting an interview. I will find out next week if the second half of my prayer will be answered!!

To tell you the truth: When I started writing this tonight, I was going to share how I am scared that what I have wanted would actually come true. As I started writing, God settled all my fears and reminded me that He is in control. I thought it would be more encouraging for you to hear how God is working in my life at the moment.

Please pray for my interview on Monday at 9am EST. Please pray that I will be able to get the second interview. Pray for safe travels for me as I am flying on Sunday night and Tues morning. Pray that I relax and enjoy my short trip to PA. Thanks for praying!!