Yep. That's us. This morning, we're packing suitcases and heading to Houston to stay with my aunt and uncle in Katy to go look at houses tomorrow. Wait. Didn't I relay that exact same scenario almost a month ago? Why, yes I did. And the search continues.
So that's our update. Since my last lofty, abstract post, here's the reality: Chris is technically the Lead pastor of City Life Church starting tomorrow. This Sunday is the big "setting in" service where it becomes official. We have our belongings packed in boxes out in the garage with the exception of what's in suitcases. And we are going to Houston. With the suitcases. Without the boxes and furniture. Without a home. With children that are a bit disoriented and confused (albeit pretty resilient and optimistic, considering). There's the facts.
I'm sure there is all sorts of activity and movement in the spiritual realm at this moment, preparing us to walk in the steps that have been predestined for us to walk in. That our home is awaiting our arrival and all of the previous losing battles over securing a home will make sense in that moment when we step foot in the place we belong. That God is going to do amazing things upon our arrival and that's why we've faced the opposition just to physically get there.
And that's what we're telling ourselves. Reminding ourselves. Over and over. Because the emotions and exhaustion are waging their own battle against everything we know in our hearts to be true. But what makes that different than any other day we have in life as a Christ follower? Some days it's just harder to claw your way through what you see in the natural to cling to the promises you have from the Kingdom that is the greater reality, although it is one we cannot see.
And I'm believing that the next time I sit in front of this screen to speak with you, we will be moving on to the other hundred million things we have to do besides find a place to live :)
Peace out from the (traveling) Pate house.
"Some days it's just harder to claw your way through what you see in the natural to cling to the promises you have from the Kingdom that is the greater reality, although it is one we cannot see." - loved this Kacee. I find myself in this struggle so often. I do look forward to seeing pictures of your beautiful new home...which is yet to be found. :)
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