Friday, April 20, 2007

thanks

I want to say thanks to all of you who have been praying for me and our situation. The past few weeks have been difficult. I guess it is never easy when God is working to crucify your flesh and bring about sanctification. That's really what this has been about. Without a doubt, God placed these struggles in my path to transform me, even though I seemed to fight most of the way. It has been my prayer that God alone would become my comfort and my strength. (Psalm 62:2) Though I am certain there is work left to be done, God has begun a good work in me that He will carry on to completion.

Today I met with Dr. Wright, a physician with Sports Orthopedics and Spine. As you know, I was concerned that my situation at the hospital would jeopardize any hopes to work for them. After he shared their interest in having me come to work, I told him about my situation at Jackson General. He couldn't have been LESS concerned about it. To him, it was a non-issue and they still plan to offer me a contract on Monday. In other words, I WILL have a job. I am certainly thankful. God is continuing to provide for our family, just has He has done over the past two years when I wondered how we would make it.

With that said, continue to pray for me. I do not want the improvement in my circumstances to cause me to find comfort in them . It is still my prayer that God alone will be my comfort and my strength.

Thanks again,
Dave

Journal Entry: April 20th, 2007

Over the past 10 days my bondage to fear is being released. There are still moments of anxiety, wondering if and when I will get a job, but they are fewer and further between. Some of it has been because I realize the situation may not be as grim as I originally thought. Some has been because I am learning to trust God more and more. I wish I could say that was my entire reason for feeling better these days.

I do believe God is in contol. And whether or not I am offered a job today when meeting with Dr Wright, things will be alright-more than alright, just as God intends which is the perfect plan.

Father calm my heart and mind this morning. Help me to put all my trust in you and none in my circumstances

Psalm 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken.