I am uncomfortable with how some throw around “the will of God” and “calling” about every decision they make, like it’s something definite and so easily discernible. Like you say, it’s not actually our job to divine his will, but to walk in obedience to his Word and largely do what we like (with the freedom we have in Christ).
We also have a similar moving story. But we left France to move back to Missouri (husband is French, I’m from here). Some from our church seemed to think it was a selfish or foolish thing to move. I really didn’t understand that concern- like what, so no one can ever move? What IS a good reason? We left because…we wanted to. We believed it was better for our family. We wanted educational freedom. Among other things. And I trusted that the Lord would continue to provide and sanctity us here, as there. And he certainly has.
thank you for sharing your experience. i just do not understand the idea people have to comment on your decisions. we were very active for years in Chicago- love city-life. My parents died a few years apart and so we moved to Arizona to be with my husbands family. Our friends prayed with us, church blessed us and we moved.
I read your other article saying you flew into Nashville and drove to KY. I am from KY an hour north of Nashville. Lived there 25 years and loved it. I hope you all are enjoying it and have found a great church. Are your Kevin Deyoung quotes from his book Just Do Something? I’ve wanted to read it but haven’t yet. Enjoyed your article. Wrote one similar about God’s will I’ll link in case you’re interested. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Sheesh. This is really good. 🔥
I am uncomfortable with how some throw around “the will of God” and “calling” about every decision they make, like it’s something definite and so easily discernible. Like you say, it’s not actually our job to divine his will, but to walk in obedience to his Word and largely do what we like (with the freedom we have in Christ).
We also have a similar moving story. But we left France to move back to Missouri (husband is French, I’m from here). Some from our church seemed to think it was a selfish or foolish thing to move. I really didn’t understand that concern- like what, so no one can ever move? What IS a good reason? We left because…we wanted to. We believed it was better for our family. We wanted educational freedom. Among other things. And I trusted that the Lord would continue to provide and sanctity us here, as there. And he certainly has.
thank you for sharing your experience. i just do not understand the idea people have to comment on your decisions. we were very active for years in Chicago- love city-life. My parents died a few years apart and so we moved to Arizona to be with my husbands family. Our friends prayed with us, church blessed us and we moved.
I read your other article saying you flew into Nashville and drove to KY. I am from KY an hour north of Nashville. Lived there 25 years and loved it. I hope you all are enjoying it and have found a great church. Are your Kevin Deyoung quotes from his book Just Do Something? I’ve wanted to read it but haven’t yet. Enjoyed your article. Wrote one similar about God’s will I’ll link in case you’re interested. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Yes, they are from that book! It's excellent. We are loving Kentucky!
https://open.substack.com/pub/musingsforwomen/p/god-told-me?r=2vp4iw&utm_medium=ios