Wednesday, June 18, 2008

What Time is it?

In Ecclesiastes there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ok, this is also an old 70's song, but I am thinking more of the Scripture that calls us into the different seasons of our lives. I am trying to discern what season I am called into now.
I have made the decision to leave my leadership in the church, to continue my education at the Seminary full time, and to spend time with family. The continued weight remains as to how to finance this. How do we provide for the family without running ourselves into massive debt? Is there a part time gig that I can do for the year that will provide financially, but also provide a sense of accomplishment and worth?
Do I need a sense of worth from a job? I have not taken one in recent years that requires me to simply be there. Recent doors that appeared open in the job sense have closed, that hurts. It is frustrating to not know how to help, but to walk forward in hopes that something will materialize. Maybe this is my time for faith.
I know every life has its seasons to withstand, I pray as I wrap up my summer here at Asbury, it can be a harvest and a preparation for the season to come. Please continue to pray for me as I discern the will and the path.