Over the past two years, God has worked in and through us in more ways than we know or can ever take credit for. So what do the next two+ years entail for us? Hard to know exactly, but here's what we will continue to do:
We will still do our own marriage counseling. Three to four times per year we are committed to seeing our therapist in Ridgeland. We see her for two hour sessions, and it is very helpful. They are usually emotional sessions but help us process things together and stay connected. It is worth it for sure.
We will still tell our story of redemption. Though it can be very humbling and even a bit painful to continually share what we've been through, we know it's God's story of redemption and people need to hear it. We have committed to sharing when able and will use it for good. We want to honor God and give Him the glory.
Recovery is a daily decision. Every day is a new day. I start each day in prayer and preparation. I have to (and want to) continually renew my mind and spend time with Jesus. I want to be transformed from the inside, out. I want to continually set healthy boundaries in relationships. I want to be pure in heart and mind. I want to surround myself with men of character who are mature in their faith. I want to help other men do the same.
We will disciple our children. Our children know something happened two years ago and occasionally ask questions. We can't ignore it. Therefore, we want to gently and lovingly share with them age appropriate information and continually disciple them and guide them toward a healthy sexuality and love relationship with Jesus.
We are fully self employed and want to honor God with our businesses. Career has always been an issue for me, but I am on track finally, at age 38. Took a while, and though I don't know exactly how it's going to all turn out, I am excited about the future. Amy is building a great TOT business and is making a huge impact in the surrounding communities. I am slowly building a counseling practice that will work primarily with men, couples and teenage boys. And together we are building our Advocare business, hoping to help others find freedom with their time, finances, and health. All three are something we can do together. We are excited to see what all God does and want our family to be strengthened as a result of them.
We are grateful for amazing friends and family who have walked with us through this journey. Thank you for your prayers. We cherish them and hope to be a blessing to many others who need hope.
Ephesians 1:15-19, The Message (MSG)
15-19 That’s why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn’t stop thanking God for you—every time I prayed, I’d think of you and give thanks. But I do more than thank. I ask—ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him—endless energy, boundless strength!
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