By now most of our friends know we're moving to Ohio so I can start work on August 9th. Everything's so crazy. Tara will be six months' pregnant soon, and we're moving ten hours away. But we'll be so much closer to family, so it's so worth it.
Tara is having her first of two baby showers right now. This one's in Alabama. She left yesterday and won't be back until Wednesday.
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| Neavey at just over a pound. Actual size shown? |
I decided to write down my thoughts and prayers in a public way because I know this is the most important time in my life for me to be devoting time to God and scripture. I must confess I've not done that much lately. I've been teaching teenagers at church, leading worship on Sundays and serving as chaplain in my Gideons group, but I've not been taking the time to be close to the Lord myself. I'm hoping that will change as this public blog keeps me accountable. I can at least do this for a few minutes on Saturdays.
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| Abbey, also just over a pound. She's a thumb sucker. |
We're gonna miss this place. We've met so many good people. They're different from what we were used to. Most of our church friends grew up as Catholics. It's been great growing with them while we've been here.
Today's Scripture
2 Samuel 5 (NKJV)
Key verses: (23-24) "...So David inquired of the LORD, and he answered, 'Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because that will mean the LORD has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.'"
Reflection
I've really been into action novels and movies for the past year or two, so it's a great time to be reading 2 Samuel. It's truly action-packed. The Lord was strong with David, even though he had many wives and concubines (v. 13). Does the Bible ever actually say it was wrong of David and Solomon to have so many women? Not that I'm looking for a harem--I love Tara very, very much!
I'm amazed at the clear direction God gives people in the Bible, including the New Testament. Very rarely does it ever tell us what it actually looked or sounded like. God said it, and his people responded. If someone in the future writes about my life, will they say that God told Scott to move to Ohio to raise his new family, and Scott obeyed the Lord? Did the Bible heroes ever feel unsure whether they were actually hearing God's voice?
"Circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees." The Creator of the world said that to David! Our Father, who is one with our Savior, Jesus the Son. Such clear direction. Yes, God ordered a lot of fighting and killing, but his people didn't complain about it much. I have no doubt that these were truly evil and horrible people that the Israelites were removing from the land God gave them.
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| My amazing wife, Tara! The parties pictured above are enclosed therein. |
Prayer
Lord, when you speak, may I be close enough to hear you clearly. May I look to you in all things.
Thank you for your incredible blessings. I could never deserve them.
Please bless Tara for her hard work and faithfulness. Help her and the babies to be extremely healthy throughout this move. Please show us the house you want us to live in, and the church you want us to serve in. And please direct Tara to the best doctor for her. Also please help my mom and Uncle Randy to be healthy. In Jesus' name.
Final Thoughts
There is so much to do, and I still have to work hard for my current employer until August 4th. What would I do without my Tara? Even pregnant, she's such a hard worker. I don't know how I'd make this move if not for all her help.
Time to have some leftover Chinese takeout, put on my favorite music and go pack boxes until I'm exhausted. Until next time, be well!
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