Wow. In 10 days I will have been in Savannah for 6 months. Time has truly flown by and many memories have been made and many things have happened! I have learned so much about the person that I am. I have realized a new freedom that can be pretty scary, but it is nice to know how I can be in control to some extent.
Work is going well. I passed the "probation period" and I am eligible for an exam that could open up a possible raise. I have become slightly bored with the job that we have been working on for the past 2 months. The repetition is to blame for the boredom! I have, however, been able to do plenty of thinking and chewing and praying while working in this field. God provided and continues to provide plenty of personal work time (pulling wire and putting up devices by myself) when I need it the most. When changes present themselves or when I feel anxiety of any kind, God opens the door so that I can run back to Him.
This actually reveals to me the rebellion in my heart, but it confirms that I know where I call home. I have learned how easy selfishness can be when you are out of the parent's house, but I have also learned to hate this selfishness and get my act together.
I've learned that God provides grace during hard times through relationships. Even though I haven't been plugged in with a college-aged ministry since this past summer, God allowed me to find a wonderful church home. He has also blessed me with a great family (Katie and Michael and the kids) to depend on and learn from. Friendships are something that I want more of right now, but I am thankful for Abbey and her family for taking me in like their own.
I find blessings around every corner in this "new life" and I love it. God is sustaining me and holding my head up despite my lousy efforts to please Him and spend ample time with Him.
A new prayer for me:
God, thank You for your grace and for opening up this door. Thank You for the relationships that I have been able to build down here. Thank you for continually blessing me and my family. Give me a new loving attitude towards work and a new passion for my new church home. Give me a new desire to have that important time with You. Bless my family and all those that I come in contact with. May You become known through my speech, thoughts, and actions.
Blessings, my friends.
I want to pray for you. Feel free to contact me so that I can do that!
jebbutcher@windstream.net
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