The little Things...

So the last few months of my life have been MASSIVE! Over a 4 month period I went from questioning my direction in life, to being offered a job in another state, declining the offer, accepting the offer, 3 short trips to Sydney, a couple of farewell parties in Melbourne, packing up my life, piling it into my car, driving to Sydney and setting up life in a new place.

It’s all happened SO FAST! I kinda have to pinch myself to be convinced of the reality of it all.

And the process has taught me soooo much!...especially about God’s character...

Often our challenges in life will involve just the everyday decisions, habits & reoccurring circumstances we face...annoying things that God allows for our character growth and development. And then in other seasons in life, the challenges are a lot more gigantic...like traumatic family situations, deaths, losing a job, or other major predicaments...or completely relocating your life...

But God wants us to be victorious in every season of our lives. We know he allows trials to stretch us, but I’m so confident that He’ll always set us up to win.

In significantly challenging times, it can be the little things that can cause the most stress & anxiety...getting lost in unfamiliar places, feeling alone, having to make WAY too many decisions, having to look after myself with a lack of resources, lack of knowledge, physical, mental and emotion exhaustion, missing family...

But...

I totally recognise God’s protection as I consider that I haven’t worked for 5 weeks, yet I’ve had more money in my bank account than I’ve had in years. I’ve been so blessed by such generous people around me! SO BLESSED!

In moving, I also never had to search far to meet any of my needs...provision and opportunities pursued me! Jobs were offered to me, I was invited to move in to an amazing apartment with two beautiful girls, my transfers with work were effortless, my phone hasn’t stopped with social invitations from new friends...

And other little things like...finding the BEST car parks in busy places, finding a perfect unsecured wireless internet connection in my new house, having friends buy me cards and coffees and throw welcome parties for me, invitations for home-cooked meals in people’s homes most nights, being given a bag of pink lady apples cos they’re my favourite, moral support in decision making times, people who do ebay research for me to help my find bargains, and other countless opportunities and blessings...

...SO convinced that God’s been behind these small details...

I believe God has positioned me in this new place and I have faith that He will use all this for my good and for His glory...and beyond all that, He loves me...so of course His desire is for me to pass every test with flying colours! Yep I’m gonna feel the discomfort that comes with the challenge, but He’d never give me more than I can handle. I don’t need to feel overwhelmed by my circumstances.

I just LOVE knowing that while I deal with the big things, God’s taking care of the little things!

HE IS FAITHFUL!!!

Psalm 23

3 1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I have all that I need.

2 He lets me rest in green meadows;

he leads me beside peaceful streams.

3 He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths,

bringing honor to his name.

4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley,

I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.

Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.

You honor me by anointing my head with oil.

My cup overflows with blessings.

6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.