Well they finally came with the much dreaded question, "Who is going to Louisiana?". I knew it was coming, but I didn't realize it would be this much trouble for me.
I can go and it wouldn't be bad for a couple of reasons. One, I now know a bunch of people over there so I would have some people to hang out with away from work friends. Two, I know that the money would be good, and third, I know of a good church there, that I went to the last time I was in Houma.
But I really don't want to go for a couple of reasons also. One, I don't like LA, it stinks and it's a long way from here. I would get 3 days off every 3 weeks, but that is not much. Two, I like to stay at my new house I just moved into. Most importantly I just joined a church here and with it came responsibilities or just expectations. I don't want to not do my part by leaving the state and not supporting the group I just told I would be there.
I'm pretty sure that LA would have life groups and I definitely would like the church as much as this one. I could get my tithes to the church by mail so I'm not that worried about that side of it, but I am just worried about liking it enough to want to go instead of going out of obligation. That is what has been so much fun to me, other than the movie theater seats, is going to church because I want to, not because I feel like I have to.
So normally I don't have a lot on my plate, and I worry about even less, but right now I really don't know what to do. I know I am surrounded by many people that are awesome about praying and doing it all the time, for that I thank you, but right now I need as much guidance in this as I have ever needed. Whether it be go and try out my strength, or stay here and grow, I want to do the right thing.
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Here's my thoughts ...
(sorry I don't have an answer, just some thoughts)
God is most concerned with your relationship with him.
He cares more about that than where you live, how much you make, or anything else.
So, as you seek God's will in this decision, your main priority should be "Where will I best be able to grow in my relationship to the Lord."
That's what He's concerned about.
So don't look at the options and compare friends, locations, money, or even churches as the deciding factors. Those things only matter to the extent that they affect your walk with God. (And as you know, they all do affect your walk with God in some way or ways.)
When you honestly evaluate both options - both locations - in which place do you believe that you can grow in the Lord and be used by Him?
That's what He cares most about.
Make that what you care most about as you decide.
We're praying for you.
- Aaron
So what's the word?
You're staying.
For sure. For real?
And every time I click on this blog, I have to remind myself that you don't mean Los Angeles. Because, as soon as I read the title, not only do I think...Yes...yes...go...but I think, "And we'll come too."
But then I remember it's Louisiana and I think...
ick.
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