Called to Shore

Tomorrow marks a very special day.  Exactly one year ago, February 28th, 2011, was the official start date of Wade's new job.  For those who are new readers, this day was the beginning of an incredible journey that God took our family on and totally redeemed our situation.  I find it interesting that I wrote these words just a few days before God MOVED in such a radical way...

As Wade and I tackle this time in our lives, it is important for me to LEARN while I am waiting. I need to remember what God has shown me through all of this, so that when things turn to "better" that I don't forget all of these monumental moments. Sometimes when things get "good" we forget about the ones that are hurting... the ones that we should show compassion and love towards! Although I want to get out of this "place" of want and need, to a place of abundance, I don't ever want to forget how it feels to truly NEED God! So many times we call upon Him in need, but never when things are going good. Let's praise Him while we are being blessed and while we are WAITING to be blessed. We will always need Him... (read the full post here)

My family has now spent almost a full year here at the coast and I hope that my words have stood true.  Things have been great and I hope that my praises have been greater.  I hope that the favor of God that is bestowed upon me has been used to glorify His Kingdom daily. 

I know that God moved us here for many reasons.  Financial stability, the beach that we have fallen in love with, our friends that amaze us, our Church that we are so blessed to be a part of... the list goes on.  But with all that said, I can't help but to think that there is an even GREATER PURPOSE for us here.  A purpose that surpasses all understanding and glorifies the Lord in a way that immeasurably blesses our family and the lives of others. 

So after a year of reflecting back on God's goodness while enjoying the future He has for us... I have decided to change the name of my blog.  I have wanted to do this for sometime, but until recently I wasn't sure what to name it. 

But God has shown me that we were "Called to Shore" for a reason.  Therefore it is my hope that God will use this blog to record all of our journeys and speak to you in some way.  And of course, I will still use it to keep you posted about our crazy family and growing girls.

I don't know why God has chosen us...  I sometimes find myself asking myself this question because I know my past, my short- comings and my failures.  But the truth is that He has CALLED all of US.  He has a greater purpose for each of us and it's up to us to surrender to His heart and His desires for our lives.  When we can overcome this challenge then we are in God's territory... and we cannot fail. 

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You should also know that this new name, Called to Shore, will be debuting with a new design as well.  Yay!  Thanks to Catherine at Constant in Chaos, our blog will be beautiful.  Also make sure to skip on over and read her blog... it's a wonderful read!