New Church Family

Now that I'm here in Savannah and things have settled down a bit, its time to find a new church.  This is a "Big Gulp" for me.  Looking online, visiting churches and asking God for the discernment I need to make the right choice for my son and I.  It's not only time consuming--which is ok, I have alot of time at the moment-- but it is also emotional.  I said to a dear friend the other day that I was spoiled.  I had a church where there was solid teaching of the Word and awesome Worship.  That's a tough act to follow!

  I am so blessed to know that the Scriptures tell me that my God goes before me and prepares a place for me. Now, I know that particular scripture is talking about eternity, but I believe with all my heart that God prepares many places for us here on earth.  I like to re-visit the many "alters" of my life where I have seen the hand of God orchestrate on my behalf.  My first home, opening my own business, going back to college and so many others.  In each of those circumstances I know that He went before me and prepared for me the place or position that I would fill.  He knew the friends I would make, the roads I would travel on, the teachers I would have and the the clients I would serve; He knew because He hand-picked it all, just for me and for His Glory because, as the psalmist said, I am the apple of His eye!

Since I also know that God never changes, I knew I could count on and expect that He had done the same things here in this new place!  I visited a church on Sunday morning and I knew when I walked in and sat down that it was not the right one.  I had no sense of His presense there.  I could have given up and gotten discouraged, but I went home (after the service) and continued looking for the place which God prepared in advance for me to serve and share the gifts and talents He has given me and to glean from the teachers He has prepared for me.  And, I am happy to report that He is faithful!  I found the church, listened to sermons online, read their statement of beliefs, checked out all the ministry that was taking place locally and globally, read about the youth group and by the time I went to the 7pm service that evening, I knew I was HOME!    Savannah Christian is my new church home and I couldn't be more delighted!  I signed up today for a Life Group and will be having coffee with a few women this week. 

God knew it all.  He set it all up before I even arrived!  I just had to cling to Him and walk through the steps.  He lights our path.  Usually one step at a time...