When Eric and I started dating, he was already wrestling with the idea of licensure. Over the years, he was hesitant to take on the responsibility, the fees, and the risk. So when Eric and I talked and he said he wanted to start taking the test, I pushed back a little and asked, "why now?" Specifically what was different now than the last decade of this internal debate.
Eric's answer immediately put my mind at ease. It wasn't out of duty or finally "being ready" but obedience. Eric felt like there was a shift as he prayerfully considered if licensure was a good option for him. He felt God saying it was time.
This past year has been anything but normal. Eric had extra meetings to go to for our church board, we had major family events, and I started a job on top of our normal responsibilities. Eric set a schedule for studying and we tried hard to keep those times set apart for that purpose. Eric did a fantastic job and using his time to get ready for the tests without us feeling his absence from family life. Even while studying, it was normal for one of the kids to cuddle up next to him.
To say I am proud of him doesn't feel enough. I am proud of his prayerful decision. I am proud that he passed every test the first time. I am proud that he finished the process so quickly. I am proud of the expanded ministry Eric can now be as he serves with TECH Team. I am proud of his diligence and commitment to God first and then our family.
I see God's fingerprints all over this journey. He has been so faithful to all of us! As it says in Phillippians 1:6, "And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Amen!
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