Is it His leading or am I tempting Him?

Just over two weeks ago I saw a job announcement for a position back in the states that would be a "perfect" change from my current job to a more permanent / don't have to move any more position.... and in that instant I submitted my resume, especially since the day I saw the job posting was the closing dated for resume submissions... and during this whole flurry of activity I prayed (loosely paraphrased 'cause I don't remember the exact words)... God, if this is your will for us then may Your blessing be here... and if we are suppose to stay where you've put us now... that's fine too ... well, yesterday word came back that I'm qualified for the job... but not ranked high enough for placement... which is the confirmation to me that our work here in Egypt is not done. So... when I saw the job advert I wasn't sure at that moment if it was His leading for us or if it was just me going down the wrong direction... well... thank you Father for keeping me on the right path!

Actually, I think now that we're coming up on one year in country... our work is really just beginning here. Last week I completed the cell pastors training course with five other people. The course really was so much more than I expected when it comes to leading small groups ... and to really know the vision of what our small groups should be doing (reaching out to those around us and brining them to Christ)... so... as much as I felt at the beginning.... and even at times during the course... that it was "just a formality" to be able to lead groups here, God has shown me that was nothing more than my own pride saying "Oh yeah, I know how to lead small groups"... but really... God still had more to show me... but I couldn't see it until I opened my heart ... but now... Wow! Am I ready to lead a group all on my own?? ... NO! but I did learn that it's not about doing it alone... so in that regard maybe I am ready... to help in running / coordinating / hosting ... or whatever God has for us to do within a small group.

On another note... Girl Scouts officially ended this last weekend for the school year... it's been great for the girls that's for sure... And our female hamster is proving to be a female by having another litter of "pups"... but is down to just 1 survivor from the 4 born... we're going to have to get some eduction on helping the little hamsters survive because mama seems to like the way her young taste...