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I mentioned in an earlier post that I would explain this, so after a long wait, here it is.

So I have been praying for a while about where God would want me now that I have graduated. Specifically, if He wants me to stay here in Ames or move to Iowa City. Sorry this is a little lengthy, but hopefully you will see how I feel God has led
and be encouraged by it.

About a month and a half ago(and long before) I was discussing this with Tony. It was then that we decided to trust God to clearly lead me by the end of June to leave what I am doing in Ames and to go to Iowa City if that was His will. The thinking behind this was that if you are unsure of what to do, then keep doing what God last told you to do. For me this was live in Ames and be a part of the college ministry at Iowa State. So if God did not give me and Tony a clear peace about moving to IA city, I would trust that He wanted me to commit to stay in Ames, until led otherwise.

I have desired to join my friends in Iowa City since they left, but until recently had the committment of school as God telling me no. I was still considering moving to IA city afterwards, but didn't know what God wanted (or exactly what I wanted). I consider many of the men and women living in Iowa city close friends. I know that these friendships will last a lifetime and not just while I am in the same town/church as them. I spent my first few years trying to follow Christ with these people. I think that during this time special bonds can form with these people. And many did. These kinds of relationships were a large reason why I desire to move there.

I also know that I have formed some good friendships with people here in Ames. God has really used some of these for growth in my life. The last couple years God has provided relationships with a couple guys where I can be open. It has challenged me to be open and accountable with my life, which is a very good thing. I have also
started leading promotions for the Rock this last year. I don't think that God is done using me there either. There is still room for improvement with promo and it has taught me a lot about planning, organization, university relations, and how to lead in an area that I am not an expert in.

I fasted for a week in June, praying for direction. It was this week that God gave me a clear understanding of a lot of the things mentioned above.

By the end of the month I had not felt confident in moving to IA city and neither did Tony. I think that God wants me to use my relationships with the men I talked of earlier to continue the work he started. He wants me to continue with the responsiblities given me within the Rock. So that's what I will do, being confident it is where He wants me. (until he tells me to go)