Letter from our lives...Part Two...known, painful, trusting still!

Hi Friends-

For all of you who have prayed for us over the last week, thank you.  I can honestly tell you that God has faithfully walked us through this time and kept us focused on Him.  Praying for one another is such a privilege, and I am genuinely humbled for those that have lifted us up during our uncertain times this last week. 

Anyway, this morning we heard that the head coaching job at LU had gone to someone else.  It came as quite a surprise, as many things had seemed to line up in Brad's favor.  We clearly have disappointment for what looked like a wonderful opportunity and possible "God" thing.  However, we are resting in the One who has it all in His hands, all the details, the unknown, the hard and the good.

Isaiah 33:6 says,   

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.  

Here's the good news for those of us who believe....our foundation doesn't change.  It is sure, it is firm.  He is steadfast and trustworthy, and faithful and sovereign. 

And, our lives are not tossed about in boats made by mankind, but float securely in the hands of the One who holds the ocean!!!  ( this thought occurred to me at Sam's today! )  

A rich store house means that His goods don't run out!  You won't go to His store and see a sign, "Sold Out of peace, or joy, or hope... come back tomorrow." His blessings are always available for us, for every moment, every need, every time we ask.   Rich, full, beautiful supply. 

This verse also caught my eye today...

2 Cor. 2:14

But thanks be to God who always LEADS us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. 

So, even in the apparent "loss" of this job we had prayed may be His will....we can trust that He will lead us in triumph, through Christ!  He will!!  

And, just maybe in the midst of where He leads us, by His grace, we will be a beautiful fragrance to those we come across and spread to them the knowledge of Him.  What could be a more wonderful privilege than to "smell" like Him to others,...His goodness, love, kindness, grace, peace.  In the midst of the turmoil of the very world we live in, we desperately need some sweet smelling fragrance.  Pray that for me, I'll pray that for you! :)

As far as the details, we don't know a lot.  Brad and I are still blessed and grateful that God has provided an open door to continue serving along side of Ritchie and Julie in a position at Univ. of VA.  So today we walk forward by faith in Him and not necessarily by sight, watching for the plan to unfold. :)

Blessings and love to all,

Kendra