Do you ever feel like as soon as you get used to the way things are, things change. Its a good thing that we aren't those people who do not like change, if we were we would have it rough. God had opened up an opportunity for David to switch jobs. However, this meant less hours and less pay, and no benefits. So after much prayer and consideration, we faithfully walked through the open door. So David has quit his 2nd shift job at Cintas and has moved to a 3rd shift night auditor position at a hotel three nights a week. This will hopefully allow for more time for schoolwork and for family, and will be a much easier load on David's body. However, this leaves us short each month on paying bills, so David is currently seeking to find a second part-time job. Monday he will going in for training at an Ice Company (you know the people who take the big bags of ice to convenient stores, etc.). So pray that this will work out with his complex schedule and will be enough to make ends meet.




Through all of this, God continues to show His perfect provision and never ceasing Faithfulness! Oh Praise God! I have been so encouraged by His faithfulness. Thank you for yours prayers and please continue! You have no idea how encouraging it is to know we have brothers and sisters lifting us up in prayer. We serve a Mighty God, who never ceases to pour out His love and grace on us! Oh how sweet its gonna be to stand before My God one day and praise Him face to face and give Him Glory!




On another note, I (Laurel) am taking an Old Testament and New Testament survey class this semester. In case you don't know, Southern has a Wives Institute for all the wives of Seminary students. Our classes meet once a week at night. Most of the classes are taught by the Professor's wives, however several are taught by the professors. I am currently taking OT/NT with 2 of the professors, 1 of which is David's Greek professor. Over the last couple of weeks, discussing the Old Testament, the Lord has really refreshed my desire for the Old Testament. I have always loved the OT and find it intriguing and encouraging. But so many people push the OT to the side and only focus on the NT, and how many preachers always preach from the NT? Why do people think the OT is old and doesn't apply to us, or its boring, or we don't really need to read the OT. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." ALL Scripture! The Old Testament is God's Word. And we are called to read and Know the Word of God. Not to mention the Magnificent display of God's power, love, faithfulness, and patience throughout the OT, plus so much more. So think about that. I pray God will refresh your passion for His Word (all of it).







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