God Had Plans
God’s cool. This is just a reminder to me that He planned this whole move way before we did.
Here’s an excerpt of an e-mail to us from someone on the Im Jai House staff. Keep in mind that the only thing they knew about us at the time of this e-mail was that we wanted to volunteer at their orphanage.
We need staff, you want to learn. I think this might be a great opportunity. Can you teach computer skills? How about ESL? Have accounting skills? What about bible studies for children and for adults? Dance? Praise worship leadership? Cook?
Well, if you know anything about us, you’re probably as shocked as I was. Let’s take each question one at a time:
Can you teach computer skills?
Hmm…Adam has a B.S. in computer science and worked in the industry ever since. Sean has also taken college computer classes and has lots of skills as well. So… yes.
How about ESL?
Let’s see…Cindy’s been teaching in elementary schools for 5 years, all of us are fluent in English, so…yes.
Have accounting skills?
Well, fine - we don’t, but we’re willing to learn!
What about Bible studies for children and for adults?
Cindy’s been teaching Sunday school for kids for 5 years, Adam’s led Bible studies in college, Sean just loves reading the Bible, and all of us have been attending Bible studies for years. I think…yes.
Dance?
Uh…that’s one of Cindy’s biggest passions!
Praise worship leadership?
Yes! Yes! Yes! All 3 of us love it! (Not to mention Adam was our church’s worship pastor for 2 years)
Cook?
As roommates that had to cook enough food for Adam, Cindy, Sean, & Emmet (four people that can eat like crazy), I think we’re all capable of cooking for dozens of kids.
Yep, God knew we’d be working at Im Jai House long before we did. It’s no surprise that He blessed us with the experiences and skills that we have. This is just more confirmation that He loves us and has good plans for us. Praise Him!!!
That is just way too cool. Totally reminds me of Psalm 139, especially verses 15 & 16 where it says, “My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” God totally knows what He is doing.
Awesome. Very encouraging.
Classic. Utterly wonderful.
-Matt
That’s really incredible Adam! Confirmation is a wonderful thing.
Praise the LORD!
Now if only it said, “What about Settlers of Catan and other board games?”
There are questions on Settlers of Catan and accounting? Come on, when you watch and Adam and Cindy play Settlers and other board games not only do they have an accurate “accounting” of their status but of everyone elses as well. That’s why they always win. Accounting is “keeping track”. Watch them play Settlers!!
Been meaning to comment. It’s just so obviously God!