Time to Move On

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Wednesday May 12 , 2010 12:00 AM

Time to Move On

Wednesday May 12 , 2010 12:00 AM

Posted by Jay Kranda

“I’ve moved on, and I'm seeing someone else...”

When I heard those words, I knew it was actually an answer to a prayer. I had been trying for quite some time to determine the direction in which my life was headed, and trying to decide “what's next?”

After more than three years of prayers, tears, waiting and watching, the answer was made very clear. If you look up the definition of "clear", you will find among the definitions: “free from darkness, obscurity or cloudiness, perceiving or discerning distinctly.” What, aside from God almighty himself, can give that level of clarity?

You see, when you pray for guidance you have to be willing to accept and do what is revealed to you. It’s not always going to turn out the way you think, and quite often the answers that are given may seem way outside the original query or situation. But one thing is true. The answer, when it comes, will give you clarity that defies regular human logic. Sometimes, as in this case, the answer may bring hurt and pain. However, one realizes in the midst of this that the same God that provided an answer can provide healing for all the pain and hurt. That He is actually waiting to grant that solace if you turn to Him in the midst of it all.

And so, in the midst of the pain that has settled temporarily on my heart, I turn to the One who can heal all. The One who knows all our pains and sufferings. The One who can and will provide release. I lay it all at His feet, knowing that as I do so it is already taken care of. That the blessings and good things that God has in store for me are just around the corner, waiting to be discovered.

So, I too am moving on. I will be relocating to South Carolina to be in closer proximity to my 78 year old mom, and my 98 year old grandmother. Moving on to a new life in a new city, with new friends, a new job, and a totally new environment.

This is the blessing of a fresh start, granted by a God that I know loves me and watches over me.

Alinda

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Posted by Rudy Tidwell 5/12/2010 10:07:00 PM

Alinda, I know what it means to struggle with what you are and to move on in God's will and power. I was an acoholic as a teenager, then went into the Navy where it became far greater. But when I came out of the Navy, I had met Peggy when home on leave one year. We were married October 19, 1956, and I had had nothing to drink since before we were married. But that Saturday I went out to drink a "few" beers, which always led to "a lot" and I would often black out. But I came back that day with just a few beers on my breath. When Peggy reached up to hug me she smelled the booze and really read me the riot act which only a sweet and innocent young lady could do. She talked and cried me into confessing that day that I was an alcoholic. We knelt and prayed that day, and I didn't confess that merely I was a drunk, I confessed that I was a believer running from God and I wanted to give my life to Him completely. One year later I yielded to God's call to become a preacher/pastor. We have had almost 54 years as partners in ministry. And I praise God for a sweet young wife who "laid down the law" to me. I do indeed praise God for a new beginning. I had to leave some drinking buddies behind until later, after seminary at Fort Worth, we returned home and I had the exquisite joy of leading a number of them to receive Christ and see their lives turned around! So many of them came to see me and hear me preach and said, "I thought if God could do that for you, maybe He could do it for me!" I give God the praise and honor for all that He has done in my life, and continues to do as a retired after more than 50 years as a pastor.God bless and guide you in His way as you yield to Him constantly.Rudy Tidwell

Posted by STELLA 5/13/2010 10:37:00 AM

THANKS, Alinda This somewhat describes some of my issues due to a divorce...I too know it is time for me to move on...MOVE ON WITH MY LIFE...THE LIFE THAT GOD HAS SET BEFORE ME...MAY HIS WILL BE DONE

Posted by Grace 5/14/2010 4:27:00 PM

That was really inspiring and very helpful.My ex and I recently broke up in March and its been really hard on me cos I still have very strong feelings for him. But his best friend recently told me that he is now seeing someone else and although it was very hard to grasp on to that, I knew God had provided the answer to my prayer :) Thanks so much for sharing your experience :) and God bless you. I'm sure a lot of good things are waiting for you :) continue trusting in God like you have :)

Posted by Cindy 5/15/2010 10:49:00 PM

Alinda your story was very inspiring. I Lost my husband on the 1 January 2010. I've got three boys ages 11, 10 and 4. I'm struggling with my faith but the Lord is so good. Every questions I ask, He answers. A friend gave me a book "The Shack" and I believed God send me that book to help me to understand Him and why things like the death of my husband happens. If it wasn't for the Lord, my children and me would be lost. Your story made me realized we are not alone in our pain God is there with arms wide open just waiting for us to walk straight in His arms.

Posted by kathy 5/16/2010 8:34:00 AM

Alinda your story is inspiring...I have been a widow for 12 years and God sent a gentleman into my life, but I was unwilling to accept him... (he was not in the right package for me I thought, because he had 3 divorces plus he was moving 2000 to build a dream house and I have 3 girls here and couldn't think of leaving them.. So I wreck the relationship being a mean girl.. It is amazing how God is turning my stubborn unwillingness into willigness to follow him and let him lead... If this relationship is reborn, praise God, If not PRAISE GOD... For lessons were learn, mercy was given, and I Just want the LORDS hand in every area of my life..Because he is a Joy to follow and truely has my best interest in his heart.... blessings to you

Posted by Teresa 5/16/2010 1:08:00 PM

Alinda, reading your "story" I want you to know how very blessed you are to be able to be with your mom and grandmother...I recently lost my mom, she was 80, but to just have "one more day" with her I would cherish...so look at this as an opportunity God has given you to be by your Mom's side, and grandmother, you have no idea how they must be feeling...so open your heart and attitude, Praise the Lord, and know he will direct you to wonderful friends and don't forget about on-line services, I travel for my job, and watch the services on-line several times a month...God bless you always...

Posted by Julie 6/15/2010 8:37:00 PM

Alinda,I am from South Carolina and work in TV so I've traveled a lot during my life. After almost 20 years of being away from my family, I was given the opportunity, through lost jobs and a lot of lost confidence in myself, to go home and be with my family. After living in California for the past few years it was quite an adjustment but now that I'm back in California, I pray for the day I can go back and be with my family again. I regained my relationship with my mom and was able to help my dying uncle live out the remaining months of his life in a house full of love. I would do all the heartache and loss of income and difficult decisions all over again if needed. I gained so much more than I lost because I matured spirituality and understood for the first time how great each person's relationship with God can truly be. Thank you for your story and good luck in SC. It's a beautiful place, just like California.

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