JOBLESSNESS (not hopelessness)

I found out Friday, June 29 that I wasn't going to be rehired for the next school year at ACMS. The reason: It's complicated, but essentially the test scores say I suck at teaching. I'm not sure if I do or not, but the truth I can say: this thing is of God. This last Friday, July 6 we moved out of our apartment in Athens. We're chillin' with los padres in Oliver Springs job hunting. Our junk is on a trailer awaiting orders.

I'm not a Diest; God actively brought this about for our good. I'm not a practical atheist; I cannot trust in pulling hard on my boot straps.

I'm a follower of Christ: I drink his blood and I eat his flesh. 

This is the story, the one I'm living, the one he brought about and is going to walk through with me. I'm emotional right now. (Yeah, I know I'm a man saying this...) I drift from anger to excitement, from faith to faithlessness. I can't figure out what I'm good at; its not obvious right now. I want to be a (blank) at any given moment. Identity struggles are hard, but I know I'm his. I'm thankful for the rock in the storm. 

Last week:

I had an interview at Apple. I was so excited about getting in there! Then I got the email (after 3 meetings) and I didn't get it. Which was hard, because I think too highly of myself. 

This week:

I have a phone call with an admissions counselor today at 3ish. I've been thinking of getting my master's in counseling from Biblical Seminary up in PA. Actually, we were planning on going there, but I decided to take the path of least resistance and stay in Athens, which apparently wasn't the right path. But this path has it's difficulties, too. Spero is coming in late September. 30k-ish total after 2 years in debt. No job (seems to be a theme). Maybe the Apple retail store in PA wants to hire a washed-up teacher with no clear strengths, except eating and losing hair. (It's ok you can laugh.) 

Maybe Nashville will have an opportunity. We're going there for a week (or forever) to apply at some Christian Schools. (If you have any connections leave a comment :) Ray Ortlund here we come! Maybe...I've been using that word a ton recently. 

Here is the end of the matter: One day we will be worshipping Jesus in heaven, our journey will be over. I will hold my wife's hand and praise his name forever! and ever. and ever. Until then, "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”  John 3:8

Pray for us:

Health Care

Good job 

Clarity, Wisdom, Discernment

Faith in Christ

Grace and Patience while we are in between housing

Resilience in our souls

Thanks friends... 

-David