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My one word<\/a> for 2015 is trust<\/strong>. \u00a0It really became my word in late 2014 and so I decided to use it in 2015 as well. \u00a0As we prepare to head out on our adventure there have been numerous items where trust plays a big role. \u00a0For me trust is tricky because I sorta want it to be a one way street….I want people to trust me but its hard to trust other people sometimes. \u00a0And not just people, but God.<\/p>\n

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Proverbs 3:5 makes it quite clear that we should trust God completely. \u00a0I can see clear evidence of God’s trustworthiness as I look back over my life. \u00a0Here are a few from the recent past…<\/p>\n

Church<\/strong> – Our church, Grace Place<\/a>, has been on a journey to move from our home of 19 years to a new facility. \u00a0There have been some challenging times and some fall out that has broken my heart. \u00a0The new building is in and it is an amazing place for the entire community to enjoy. \u00a0Although\u00a0it definitely feels quite a bit different many things remain the same or better! \u00a0We still keep the main thing the main thing<\/a>. \u00a0I get to serve in both children’s ministry and worship ministry. \u00a0Relationships have been strengthened. \u00a0Watch out northern CO….God’s got BIG plans for you!<\/p>\n

Work<\/strong> – I left my job about a year ago. \u00a0It was a company I helped start and the 3 other managing partners are my friends for whom I have a lot of respect. \u00a0So it was really hard to leave. \u00a0I did not have other work lined up when I left and I wasn’t even sure I wanted to continue in my field. \u00a0I made a deal with God that he didn’t have to give me His\u00a0whole plan, just the next step in the plan. \u00a0And He did….then He gave me the next, and the next after that and so on. \u00a0Next thing I knew I had 3 clients, was having a ball, and learning more than I ever learned in school. \u00a0One morning when I still had no clue what I was going to do for work I noticed my daughter’s Sunday school project on the counter….it was just the reminder I needed!<\/p>\n

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As a little side note, I work under the company name ProSixteen. \u00a0I chose this name 7 years ago when I did a short stint as an independent contractor. \u00a0“Pro” sounded….well, professional. \u00a0Sixteen is a power of 2 and the base for hexadecimal numbers (any geeks out there following me?). \u00a0But….I named it after Proverbs 16…and Proverbs 16:9 says “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” \u00a0God came through with steps!!<\/p>\n

Money<\/strong> – When our church decided to build a new facility for the entire Berthoud community, Steph and I wanted in. \u00a0Steph is already a professional giver but I’m still in training. \u00a0A big part of my training\u00a0was reading Randy Alcorn’s book Money,\u00a0possessions\u00a0and eternity<\/a><\/em>. \u00a0In particular, these 40 questions<\/a> really moved me. \u00a0We committed to the building campaign a number bigger than we really thought was possible. \u00a0To make it work we switched to the highest deductible health plan we could, we reduced our 401k investing\u00a0to just the amount that maximized the company match, and we trimmed some fat in other areas. \u00a0In hindsight it seems like hardly a sacrifice. \u00a0Even with the change of jobs God has provided for us in abundance. \u00a0We have even been able to accelerate our giving and are poised to fulfill our commitment almost a year ahead of schedule. \u00a0Some financial gurus might think we’re nuts for not maxing out our 401k…to them I just explain that we are still investing in a 4O1K….4 Only 1 King.<\/p>\n

Fifth wheel<\/strong> – Finding the rig and buying the rig was an exercise in trust. \u00a0I kept praying the God would show us the right unit for us. \u00a0I also prayed that He slam my fingers in the door if this plan to take off was not right for us. \u00a0We found a great rig and my spiritual fingers seem to be unharmed. \u00a0He can still pull the plug at any moment but for now we are plugging on.<\/p>\n

I’m at the point now that I’m really questioning my own sanity. \u00a0Maybe this trip is really a horrible idea. \u00a0There are so many things to do before we leave 10 weeks from now that it seems impossible. \u00a0So, I’ve decided to just ask God for the next thing I need to do….the next step. \u00a0And put my full trust in Him.<\/p>\n

I’m a sucker for the song Oceans<\/a>. \u00a0I know its a chic song, but I just love the bridge lyrics…<\/p>\n

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders<\/em>
\n Let me walk upon the waters wherever you would call me<\/em>
\n Take me deeper than my feet would ever wander<\/em>
\n And my faith would be made stronger in the presence of my Savior<\/em><\/p>\n

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