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stmatthew 09-16-2007 11:02 PM

I'm Moving On
 
But to where is the question......

It was 1 year ago that I moved here to Nashville, TN to go to work for Vicki Yohe Ministries. Working for VYM has been a challenge at times, but has also been a rewarding job as well. I have grown to know Vicki, and have found her to be very ethical, and show a lot of integrity. I have enjoyed being a part of the orphanage in Uganda. The need is so tremendous there. 100 more houses would not be enough for the vast amount of orphans that Africa has. These are children that are currently without hope, and without the Gospel message.

But alas, my lease of my home runs out on Nov 1st, and I have come to the place where I feel I must re-evaluate my life yet again. Initially, I had planned on going into business for myself, but several things have kept me from doing so. Several other things have caused me to feel like it is time to move on.

I am not sure at this point what direction I am headed in. I have entertained one particular thing, but am just not sure tonight if it is the right choice. As a minister, I would like to find the place where I can fulfill my calling. But I am just at a lose as to what direction to go in. I know God has a "master plan" for my life, and have saw his hand though many difficult days as he has led me along the path of life. Sometimes I wish things were easier, and the paths plainer to see. I am sure I am not the only one that sometimes feels like they are stumbling around in the dark trying to find the light switch.

As you pray over the next few weeks, please call out StMatt and my family, and ask God to lead us forward in his perfect will.

Nahum 09-16-2007 11:09 PM

Matthew, now is a great time to immerse yourself in God's Word. You know, the whole "lamp unto my feet and light unto my path" benefit?

Psalm 138:8 says "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures for ever. Do not forsake the work of your hands."

JaneEyre 09-17-2007 12:15 AM

Pray earnestly and God will lead you and guide you in the way that He wants you to go.

Rhoni 09-17-2007 01:37 AM

Praying St. Matt. Being in process is a difficult thing. Trust God to open a door or shut a window. He knows best.

Blessings & Prayers, Rhoni

mfblume 09-17-2007 01:50 AM

Come on over to Redlands CA, bro. And be part of our new church! :)

Amos 09-17-2007 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfblume (Post 243109)
Come on over to Redlands CA, bro. And be part of our new church! :)

Proselyting already.:poloroid

Sister Alvear 09-17-2007 06:12 AM

Praying for you, precious friend

RevDWW 09-17-2007 06:14 AM

I'll be praying.

CC1 09-17-2007 07:04 AM

St.Matt,

I will be praying for you while you make these life decisions. Be sure and let Pianoman and myself know if or when you are moving out of town so we can have one last lunch together!!

philjones 09-17-2007 07:13 AM

St. Matt,

It seems that God is stirring many of us in much the same way. I am praying the Lord's prayer on your behalf... specifically that His will that is already established in heaven for your life will be done in you, his earthly creation, His called and chosen!

I would appreciate your prayers in this area as well. I have been wrestling with making a change as well but it seems I can never get free from the entanglements of life long enough to throw myself completely into the Kingdom and my call.

Though we have never spoken, I certainly welcome your call at any time day or night (if I hear the phone :D) 888-217-0101

In Jesus name!

Ferd 09-17-2007 07:15 AM

StM, I like Phil, I understand where you are. It is an all too familiar feeling. Praying with you my friend.

IAintMovin 09-17-2007 07:18 AM

Matt, I will be praying for you also...........

Scott Hutchinson 09-17-2007 08:07 AM

Friend,you have my prayers.I need some direction in my life as well.

Steve Epley 09-17-2007 08:16 AM

Matt I am thankful knowing you are a spiritual man and a good job is one thing but having your family in a good church I am sure is foremost in your life. Knowing the area when you moved I was certain it would be hard. If we have money running out our ears and do not have a good church home money is at the bottom of the line. I will certainly pray for you and your family. May He lead you in the path that is right.

Scott Hutchinson 09-17-2007 08:23 AM

Having a good church family is important.

Steve Epley 09-17-2007 08:24 AM

There is NOT a good conservative church in the city of Nashville. You must drive out of Nashville to find a conservative church.

ThePastorsCoach 09-17-2007 08:27 AM

Praying here
 
I am praying for you this morning that God will open up the right doors and close the wrong doors. He will guide your steps.
Atlanta is a wonderful place to live and there is a great church just east of downtown in LOGANVILLE! :nod
Come see us when you can!
Bless you!

Steve Epley 09-17-2007 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 243214)
I am praying for you this morning that God will open up the right doors and close the wrong doors. He will guide your steps.
Atlanta is a wonderful place to live and there is a great church just east of downtown in LOGANVILLE! :nod
Come see us when you can!
Bless you!

Is there no shame??????????????????????:driving:driving I tried to send you a member.:hypercoffee

ThePastorsCoach 09-17-2007 08:29 AM

Christ Church
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Epley (Post 243212)
There is NOT a good conservative church in the city of Nashville. You must drive out of Nashville to find a conservative church.

WHAT??????????????? I know that CHRIST CHURCH is in Nashville! Is it just outside the city limits? Is that what you are trying to say??????? :killinme

ThePastorsCoach 09-17-2007 08:32 AM

Oh THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Epley (Post 243215)
Is there no shame??????????????????????:driving:driving I tried to send you a member.:hypercoffee

Oh - THANKS for the help! If I would have taken them in - I could have built a new building by now!!!!!!!!!

Mark told me they are back there! Hmmmmmmmmmm Wonder how long that will last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve Epley 09-17-2007 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 243218)
Oh - THANKS for the help! If I would have taken them in - I could have built a new building by now!!!!!!!!!

Mark told me they are back there! Hmmmmmmmmmm Wonder how long that will last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God is moving. I am not sure whether it is in or out but He is moving.:hypercoffee

DividedThigh 09-17-2007 09:04 AM

prayin for you st matt, god will lead you my brother, dt:hypercoffee

Sandra 09-17-2007 09:08 AM

We will miss Matt , He has been a blessing to us.

Old Paths 09-17-2007 10:39 AM

Bro. Matt

You will be in my prayers until you find the mind of God for you and your family.

God Bless

Felicity 09-17-2007 08:48 PM

Will be praying for you Matt!

CC1 09-17-2007 09:14 PM

Matt,

I still think you need to consider Neurosurgeon as an occupation. The pay is excellent and you can schedule the amount of hours you want to work.

The work is also a challenge and how many jobs let you bury your failures?

stmatthew 09-17-2007 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC1 (Post 243828)
Matt,

I still think you need to consider Neurosurgeon as an occupation. The pay is excellent and you can schedule the amount of hours you want to work.

The work is also a challenge and how many jobs let you bury your failures?


Will you stand with me, and let me operate on you first?? I promise if I mess up I will cover it up so no one will notice. :D

CC1 09-17-2007 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stmatthew (Post 243928)
Will you stand with me, and let me operate on you first?? I promise if I mess up I will cover it up so no one will notice. :D

That would be the beauty of operating on my brain. No matter what you did no one would notice!

The internet ruined my dream job so I can't even aspire to it anymore.

Falla39 09-17-2007 10:34 PM

I'm Moving On
 
Bro. Matt,

May the Hand of ALMIGHTY GOD direct your steps as you seek

His Will in your life! Wait patiently on Him. He WILL NEVER lead]\

you wrong! NEVER!

Blessings,

Falla39

hartmann 09-18-2007 06:17 PM

st.matt
the ministry will miss you terrible. you have been a blessing there. I am sure it is going to be difficult to replace you.
Man, I just cant imagine. Those in the office working without your computer expertise.
Brandon and Tyhuff will be lost.

Sandra 09-18-2007 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hartmann (Post 244651)
st.matt
the ministry will miss you terrible. you have been a blessing there. I am sure it is going to be difficult to replace you.
Man, I just cant imagine. Those in the office working without your computer expertise.
Brandon and Tyhuff will be lost.

hi (I know who you are), how are you? We will miss matt tremendously, however he will be training someone else before he leaves.
We will miss him.

ChTatum 09-18-2007 08:27 PM

Matt,
May God speak peace into your mind at this time of decision. Change is never easy, especially when uncertainty is present.

Trust in your God, He has never let me down, and I have no more value than you!

hartmann 09-19-2007 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandra (Post 244793)
hi (I know who you are), how are you? We will miss matt tremendously, however he will be training someone else before he leaves.
We will miss him.

shhhhhhh not everybody does.I post once in a blue moon.
only the worthy threads! lol

Sandra 09-19-2007 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartmann (Post 245065)
shhhhhhh not everybody does.I post once in a blue moon.
only the worthy threads! lol

ok, I won't reveal who you are, but could you talk matt in to staying???????

Sandra 09-19-2007 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandra (Post 245161)
ok, I won't reveal who you are, but could you talk matt in to staying???????

bump for hartman!!!! Help!!!!

Margies3 09-19-2007 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandra (Post 245161)
ok, I won't reveal who you are, but could you talk matt in to staying???????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandra (Post 245195)
bump for hartman!!!! Help!!!!

Sandra, perhaps Matt could use a bit more money.....................

(not that it's any of my business, of course)

Sandra 09-19-2007 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margies3 (Post 245286)
Sandra, perhaps Matt could use a bit more money.....................

(not that it's any of my business, of course)

Matt can answer this, I think we pay him well.

Steve Epley 09-19-2007 03:26 PM

I doubt Matt's decision has to do with money. I nearly knew when he moved there the job might have been the greatest but when there is not a church you feel comfortable in what is money? There is not a conservative church in Davidson county.

seguidordejesus 09-19-2007 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margies3 (Post 245286)
Sandra, perhaps Matt could use a bit more money.....................

(not that it's any of my business, of course)

Margie, I'm not sure if you were joking or not when you posted this. I like you a lot, but I just think to mention this was kind of crass. I was surprised when I saw it. This is not a rebuke, just my opinion :)

Sandra 09-19-2007 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Epley (Post 245466)
I doubt Matt's decision has to do with money. I nearly knew when he moved there the job might have been the greatest but when there is not a church you feel comfortable in what is money? There is not a conservative church in Davidson county.

Matt isn't as conservative as you from what I gather, I don't think he is looking for a legalistic church.
There are good churches in nashville,I hope he finds one and stays on with VYM/New Destiny.


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