answers

Interesting thing. Not my day, no. Today was really very average and uneventful. Overcast and rainy much of the day.

The interesting thing is, twice in the last few days, things that I have been thinking and praying about have been brought up out of the blue by others.

First of all, we are planning a year sabbatical, and it is unclear whether or not we will receive a salary for that time or not, so I have been thinking about using my graphic design to earn some extra money so that we can save up. However, I don't feel good about advertising my services aggressively, because it is unclear how our current organization will feel about me picking up "outside" work. So I was in a quandry, not really moving forward with anything. However, in the past week or so, two people have contacted me to do some work for them. Pretty cool.

Also, I have been wondering for some time if I could/should pursue my idea of creating some sort of restful place of prayer here in our town. It is definitely a need, and I have felt God tugging me in that direction for a while. However, I don't know if the timing is right. I have just been waiting and praying about it, really unsure. So today a friend offered their apartment for a few months while they are away, to be used for just such a quiet place. Totally unexpected.

Why am I surprised? It's not that I don't believe in the power of prayer, it's just that…I don't know. I guess I didn't expect anything to happen. I haven't even been praying intensely or intentionally. Just wondering to myself, mostly, and mentioning it to God when I remember to.

I titled this post "answers". I'm not sure, exactly, if these instances are straightforward answers, but God certainly has my attention. I am planning a quiet day with Him tomorrow. We definitely have things to talk about.

One other weird thing I just realized: I didn't even stop to pray about accepting the design jobs that came my way, but I am hesitant to jump at the space for the quiet place of prayer. Why is that? I guess there are still lots of unknowns surrounding the second opportunity. It seems like a greater commitment. But it seems like a much more significant use of my time and energy. Hmmm. Like I said, lots to talk with God about tomorrow.

Hopefully I'll find some answers.