Thankful Thursday: The Details

Thankful Thursday bannerWe interrupt this (ongoing, never-ending, might-end-up-taking-longer-than-the-courtship-itself) story to bring you a Thankful Thursday.

Have you ever heard the phrase “the devil’s in the details”?

I disagree.

I’d say that God is in the details.

Every dip and fold in this life’s journey ends up being the loops, whorls, and arches of God’s fingerprints.

God is in the details.

This week I’m thankful…

…for friends happening along
Beth and I were going to work on our craft project. I stopped midway to show her my dress–and ended up wearing it. Then Ruth just happened to call while I was wearing it–so we invited her over to join us.

…that God prepped my heart for NOT hearing back from the job I’d interviewed for
I read I Samuel 13 the night before, all about how Saul’s impatience lost him the kingship. I knew when I read it that I wouldn’t hear back from them within the week (like they’d said)

…for a white veil
With fear and trepidation, I bleached my mother’s wedding veil, almost certain that I’d end up destroying it. As it turns out, I have not ruined it and it is now white enough to be worn as my something old or my something borrowed or both.

…for snatches of time together
We were going different directions on Saturday, but Daniel and I managed to steal away for several little conversations throughout the day, which ended up being wonderful

…for not hearing back from WIC after I’d called
When I didn’t hear back from the job I’d interviewed with after a week, I called and got voicemail. They didn’t respond, which gave me opportunity to trust God–even though that might mean moving without a job lined up.

…for finding what I needed at the store
Shopping for something in particular can be difficult, especially in Columbus. Thankfully, I’m still traveling to Grand Island (yep, that changed again–and this time I’m glad I’m still traveling for a little while longer) and managed to find exactly what I needed (and a few things I wanted) at the mall there.

…for hearing back from WIC just when I’d started searching for other opportunities
Just when I’d chosen to rest in God’s sovereignty and start searching for non-dietetics jobs in Wichita, I got a call back from WIC offering me the job I’d interviewed for. I’m so excited to be a part of WIC–and to have a job that will be only minutes from Daniel’s and my home (once we are married.)

…for “just happening” to tender my resignation at six weeks instead of four
I figured there was no use in delaying. Since I knew, why not tell my employer? Turns out, company policy wouldn’t have let them approve my vacation time during my “resignation period”, except that I gave advance warning so my boss is approving my vacation anyway.

…that people are enjoying my “Our Story” blog series
Yes, it’s a little thing, just a detail, but I’ve been a little discouraged since beginning blogging again after my long stress-filled hiatus. I know plenty of people are reading Our Story, but very few have commented, so I wonder if I’m being boring. But my mom told me on Skype last night that a friend of hers is reading and enjoying–and then Daniel told me that he’s eagerly awaiting each new installment. I *suppose* I’ll keep on writing. If one impartial reader is interested–and my beloved is enjoying it–I’ll keep writing. :-)

The job situation, especially, has been up and down this week. I’ve had to cling to God–and I’ve found Him a firm foundation on which to stand. Now, on this side of my own mini-drama, I see I have traversed only a single loop of a magnificently beautiful print, the fingerprint of God on my life.

7 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday: The Details”

  1. Here is another impartial reader interested in your story. :-) My AVG won’t let me get to all the comment sections, and I wouldn’t want to just say, “I’m enjoying it, keep going” on each one (too repetitive. :-) ), but I’m enjoying seeing how God brought it all together, and do keep going.

    It’s neat to see how He led in all these various details, as well. I’m especially glad the bridal veil worked out.

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  2. I, too, am enjoying reading as the story unfolds. I feel a little like I’m being filled in on the details I would have gotten if we still lived in the same house. I have missed this sort of communication and insight into your life. I am loving getting to read each new day’s ‘chapter’. (: I love you and I’m thrilled beyond thrilled to see how God is fulfilling you AND your dreams! <3

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  3. I have also been enjoying each segment of your story. The only “complaint” I have is that each segment isn’t long enough! :-) It’s such a delight to read about how God brought you and Daniel together.

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  4. I am enjoying learning about your courtship too! It was a surprise learning of your engagement as I know you were talking about wanting the right person in your life this past summer! God is amazing and your faithfulness is such a shining example of what He will do for us “in His time!” Keep the chapters coming, I hope to meet your Daniel at some point in time. Looking at the pictures of you together, there wasn’t a doubt in my mind that you were meant for each other…

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  5. I usually read on the weekends and read lots of posts at once, so I only comment once in a while, but I AM reading AND enjoying! It reminds me a bit of reading my own thoughts some 15 years ago as I was getting to know my own sweet husband. You’ll be so glad you have this record. It makes me want to dig out my old journals and re-read our journey. :-)

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