Focus, Focus, Focus

It seems like every week there is a new drama in my life. I'm not asking for it, nor am I causing most of it. It just seems to follow me. Is there such a thing as a drama magnet? Is that what I am? Well, I feel like we are finally starting to settle down a little and maybe, just MAYBE some of the drama will end. 

 I mentioned in my last blog that we are now on a search for a new church. This is some of the reason for drama, but oh well...I can't say it is unexpected. We will survive. I'm just ready to start our serious search and find our "new home." I'm ready to stop being asked every day, "Where did you go to church on Sunday?" or "Where are you going to church this Sunday?" or being told, "You should go to _____." I just want to say, "We've got this. Don't worry about it." Would that be so wrong? 😊 

 Yes, it really would. The Lord is the one actually in control. We don't need to lose sight of that. We should be looking to Him -- always -- and in every way concerning this situation -- every situation, actually. That's where our focus should be place. 

 We are not going to find a church in one Sunday...not after the first visit. It will take time. We have both said we don't want to jump into anything too soon. With that being said, we want the Lord's will, so he may have another plan for us. He may want us to get involved sooner than later. I don't know. Only time will tell... 

 Until that time comes, we will pray for wisdom and clarity. We will try to be faithful in our search and listen for the Lord's guidance. We will not let the outside "noise" of everyone trying to help bog us down or get us off track. We will work to stay prayed up and stay in the Word to keep us on the right course. 
"I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."
Psalm 16:7-8

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