Well it appears to be time for another monthly entry. I've been up to no good apparently--or at least kept myself unfortunately busy to the point that I have no time for activities like this. None of which is true. I have been busy, however I've learned that my time can be better managed and that some things (such as my wife) are worth more time than say a blog.
The best news I have is that I was laid-off from my job at Relevant, for apparent "financial" reasons. Time will reveal the truth. Regardless the timing couldn't be better for me--some great opportunities on the work horizon that I can't get into right now. I was "let go" on Monday. So I've started to work through letting go what Relevant was, the frustrations that it cased me, and doing my best to forgive those responsible while at the same time acknowledging my part in the whole fiasco. All in all some anger has surfaced and I'm praying through it and doing my best to get to the heart of the matter.
I've been going to a men's bible study on my Wednesday mornings and we've started to delve into really interest questions, which are: 1. Are you exceeding the expectations of your vocation 2. Are you being wise with your money 3. Are you dealing with temptation? 4. How is your walk with God 5. Have you lied about any of these responses? Fortunately all these questions have helped me acknowledged what I just mentioned about anger, learning how to deal with it in healthy ways.. but also acknowledging what other areas of life it may be effecting. It's been great to have a group of men to encourage me in my walk with God and making sure that my relationship with God isn't compartmentalized but holistic.
On Tuesday evenings Julia and I goto a couples small group in which we've started studying the Gospel of John. We intended to go through chapter 1 this week, however conversation only allowed us to get half way. At this week it'll take us 40+ weeks to get through John, and I have no problem with that.
I was horribly ill for 10 days about a week ago. I am the biggest baby in the world when it comes to being sick. Despite being miserable God used the situation as a way for me to experience love with Julia in a different way--by being taken care of for the first time in our marriage. It was a great experience. We spent most of Easter in Jacksonville with Julia's family, came back Sunday to play at church & also goto a potluck with some great friends.
All in all, life is fantastic & God has provided in all situations regardless of what may appear to be a loss.
Hi Alastair, I have your blog bookmarked and read Relevant pretty frequently. Sorry to hear that things aren't going well over there? Please let me know how I can pray for yourself and the group over there.
Posted by: Frank | 27 March 2008 at 14:49