Friday, October 22nd, 2004

God is so good to me. I am continually astounded by the good things that God does for me, and yet I see more and more of my failure to do His will. I have struggled this semester with my desire for school, and yet I have been much happier with all the wonderful changes that have come along with being married. Julie is wonderful, and I grow more in my delight for her everyday. Writing music again has also been so invigorating. I’ve also been encouraged to see myself mature. I have also grown to trust God more. But even after all these good things, I still feel a lack of direction. That clarity of purpose that I once had has faded, and I’m not sure why. I don’t like it–that’s for sure. I want to finish seminary, but my desire is little more than a basic motive to finish seminary. Numerous flames of passion have been put out by extinguishing disappointments. Julie has encouraged me continually about this, and for that I am grateful.

Whatever is the outcome, I will press on, and look to God. I must and will follow Him during this time of unsettledness.

Permalink Seth wrote at 9:02 pm • 200 words • 1 comment

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Comment from: Tara [Visitor]
To my brother seth,

I've read this a few times and had to think of what to say before writing it down. But these are just my two cents. You can ignore them if you want. =)

I think maybe all the wedding stuff, the honeymoon and being married, families, and new life changes has been a distraction for you this year. You must admit, that those things must impact your life some great deal. And it probably has taken away some of your focus on school. And probably satan knows And now Satan wants to use that distraction and tell you that maybe school isn't the answer for you because you have so many other things you need to worry about.

But you can't let Satan have His way. Even with all the events in your life, you know you need to continue in God's will and in my heart, I do "think" HE has placed you where you need to be RIGHT now. It's what He has called you to do.

Even when we are called to do God's will, we have uncertainies of His plans. Only He knows the greater picture. Half the time we don't even know what His plans are, so we have to go by what God has taught us and make wise choices in our lives. And it's at these uncertain times when you need to put everything infront of God and give Him your burdens. It's the time to where you need to be reading in the word and listening to the Spirit call up people who are in wise counsel just to pray with you, and encourage you.

You've seen what I've gone through in my life. My life hasn't been easy. I had so many uncertainies and disappoints and still do. But as gracious as our God is, He has faithfully provided for me during these times becuase I trust in Him. And it's still a struggle for me to fully trust in Him!

I just believe in my heart that Satan is using all your new changes to distract you from doing God's will. And I think (just my opinion) that's why you are having difficulty deciding what God's will is for you. You need not to worry about what God's will. Don't worry so much about what you think you need to be doing. God has you right where He needs you.

I hope this make sense. =)
Permalink Sunday, October 24th, 2004 @ 18:32

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