Experiencing God...

As some of you may know, Melanie and I have been taking part in an "Experiencing God" Bible study. One of the tenants of the study is that God is always at work and we should be watching to see where that is and join him as he reveals where he is working. The study states that this will lead to a "crisis of belief". This study is messing with my mind a bit- it is by Henry Blackaby and in it so far he states that God normally asks you to do God-sized tasks, I know OK I get that, but how do you know for sure it is from God- Blackaby suggests that God will confirm what he is telling you through circumstances, the church, scripture, and the holy spirit. This is where we are stuck at the moment. Blackaby then states that how you respond to God's invitation says what you believe God can do and who He is. Let me describe to you some of the recent events of our lives.

In June Melanie and I moved across country to Morgantown, WV which we love, Melanie immediately got a job as an Administrative Assistant, I was hired about a month ago as a Care Coordinator for Valley Healthcare- which required that we purchase a second car on credit. We both are enjoying where we are at but with this bible study came a struggle- as we have begun to watch where God may be speaking things have happened.

At first I was looking at little things-AKA trying to be more aware to ways God was giving to share my faith throughout my day. But this week something strange happened that I may have just shrugged off except that we are going through this study- Melanie got a call when she was at work from the organization that we went to Asia with several years ago- They stated they were in need of long term teachers in Asia. Most people see what God might be calling them to(ie missions) and are scared to death at the prospect- but Melanie and I are particularly bent and both of our personalities find the prospect of new cultures, traveling, and doing something for God amazing. So here is one of our big dilemmas- While we both would love to go we want to know if it is something God wants or just us. If we were to go then it would be a "God-sized" task requiring us to raise support in massive amounts which I cannot even comprehend- but I know that if God does want us to go then he will take care of everything and increase our faith in the process.

So here is what I want from all of you who may read this incredibly long post- I want your comments, feedback, suggestions, prayers- I know this is a great deal to ask, but thank you for your support.

Much love,
Ira