Life has changed...

Some of you may know that Aaron accepted a Youth Pastor position in Tuscaloosa, AL. So, as of Aug 29, we moved here and have started a new life. It is actually quite awesome and tiring and fun. I say tiring, when I'm the one who stays at home all day and Aaron goes to work. But...we are both still pursuing our Master's degrees online, plus trying to get to know an entire church full of people, plus taking care of the baby, I mean dog, you get the idea! 

The most important thing I can say about these changes in our life is that I am happy! Aaron is finally doing what he loves, and he amazes me everyday. My faith and spiritual walk with Christ is truly being tested...it's true that you HAVE to stay constant in your prayer and Bible study when you are in the ministry. I know we've only been doing this for about a month now, but the people here have just made things so easy. Everyone is genuinely nice. It stems from a true desire to serve Christ and to live out His call on our lives to love each other. 

Every now and then I get a strange homesick feeling...but homesick to where? I have lived in Cleveland, TN for the past 3 years and I miss my Epsilon sisters and our church family from GracePoint. I miss my real family in North Carolina. I guess I feel like I am finally growing into an adult and starting my life as a married woman...even though I've been married for over a year now. This was the point where we finally stepped out of our comfort zones and began a  new life where people only know us as Aaron and Elisabeth Smith - rather than Aaron Smith and Elisabeth Barnes. All I can say is so far it is awesome.

John 14:13-14 "And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."

Sometimes I feel like my prayers should only be for other people, that I should be interceding on behalf of our students, church family, the ministry, etc. However, this verse is so refreshing as Christ says He will do whatever we ask in His name, to bring glory to the Father. Remember that the next time you decide not to ask for something (reasonable) that you want!