New Places
Author: Curtis and Tina Norton
April 30, 2019
New Places
The Lord had said to Abram,
“Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I
will show you.” – Genesis 12:1, NIV
Shawna knew that God had
called her to move to New York City. But she had no job there, no contacts, and
no knowledge of the city. She prayed over her desire to go, hoping that God
would provide a way.
Two years passed and Shawna
went to community college. She took odd jobs here and there, eventually getting
hired by a couple from New York. They needed a nanny for their children and
Shawna instantly bonded with the two young boys.
Six months after the job
opened up, the couple came to Shawna with a proposal. They wanted to move back
to New York but they asked her to relocate with them. They would handle her
moving fees and allow her to stay with them while she searched for an
apartment.
Sometimes, God gives us a
dream and doesn’t fulfill it immediately. He uses these in-between seasons of
waiting to strengthen our prayer lives, grow our faith, and teach us more about
His character. God can make a path in the wilderness.
God, thank You for calling me to new adventures! I confess
that sometimes new things scare me. But I trust Your hand. Please provide for
me. Go before and behind me. I want Your will to be done in this place. In
Jesus’ name, Amen.
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