Taken for Granted

I have been reminded that 2 of my best friends that I have known for a long time are currently in places and seasons in their lives that are really challenging and difficult right now. As I read and hear from these two guys, I am reminded of the "Ebb and Flow", the "Seasons" and the "Valleys" we go through. It also reminds me of how good I have it right now. The window of opportunity was opened for me about 4 weeks for me and my family to move ( if it was God's plan). I prayed, fasted and questioned EVERYTHING. after gut-wrenching preparation to possibly leave, God gave Candie and I undeniable clarity that Heritage, Reedley, Kingsburg, Dinuba and my 80 year old friend in Visalia are the people he has called us to. Since we closed the window and said "thank you very much but no thank you", God has been blowing me away. Heritage is growing, expecting, being positioned, being rejuvenated and is moving forward to make impact on our world. With everything He is doing, I have been finding myself groaning in the Spirit for my 2 friends and their families.