Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Fish Anyone?

In the previous post, I talked about the interview for the diaconate and it did go well. At least from my standpoint, it was a pleasant meeting. What I didn't talk about in that short update were events that led up to that interview. 

In the days that led up to the interview many thoughts had gone through my head. One of the interesting thoughts was a feeling of doubt and unworthiness. I remember thinking multiple times that all I would have to do is tank the interview and I can go on with my life the way it is. Easy enough right?

Well, my wife and I read the daily readings of the church everyday. The first 3 days of that week were readings from Jonah. The first day I thought it was funny. The second day it got my attention. The third day I said, "OK, God. I get it. I tank interview, I spend 3 days in belly of a whale". I always get just what I need, just when I need it. This happens so often that it shouldn't even really surprise me. 

I know that when I start moving in a direction that is contrary to God's will, he will put some signs out there to get us back on track and our lives will have a lot more peace. I have another great example of this that I will share at a later time.