It's hard to believe it's been a year since we moved to Atlanta. As a lifelong Californian and having never even been to the South, a move to Atlanta wasn't even on my radar 18 months ago. Then the job that brought us here turned out to be just the worse "opportunity" ever imagined!
As time goes on it is becoming clearer to me why God brought us here. These might not be the only reasons, but I am convinced they are at least part of His plan:
First, he brought us here to teach us to rely totally on Him. A year ago we were about as far away from friends, family and familiar surroundings as you can get. And without getting into a lot of detail, we were going through some very hard times with career and finances. We really had no option but to turn to God to sustain us and help us through. It would not be accurate to say it has been "smooth sailing", but He did provide a much better job for me, and has met all our needs.
Second, I firmly believe God wanted me to hear Dr. Charles Stanley at First Baptist Church of Atlanta, where we have been attending since we moved here. Carol and I have always enjoyed hearing Dr. Stanley on the radio and TV, but I would only hear him occasionally. The last few Sundays especially, I am confident God wanted me in that particular church at that particular time.
Could it be these are the only two reasons the Goddards were brought to Atlanta? I don't know, but it has become crystal clear to me that these ARE at least some of the reasons we are here today.
Over and out for now.
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