"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
This verse has struck me hard these past few months. I have been living with my boyfriend in Vegas since October with good and bad feelings about the situation. I know that this is by far the cheapest way for me to be living right now (especially while I'm saving up for fundraising and for a car), but God has convicted me about this since the very beginning. I am very thankful for the people that have stopped me in the past few months and have confronted me about it, because I have been putting it the back of my mind ever since and ignoring God's convictions.
Thankfully God has blessed me with a great job at Wolfgang Puck's Pizzeria and Cucina in Crystals, right on the strip. I make some good money there (and especially will once we get out of this slow season) and will have enough to move out and to get a car. Even with things falling into place so easily, I was having a hard time moving out.
Ever since the first idea of me not living with Dan (my boyfriend) came up, he was upset about it and I can see why. Not only am I going to be leaving for a year, but the 6 months before I leave I won't be with him as much as we would like and it will makes things that much harder. He just started going back to school and I just started my job, so our time to be together is already much shortened, so the few passing moments we have have been great. He has been really great through all of this though and through much prayer and consideration he has realized that this is what is best for me and he is happy and supportive (how amazing!)
It has been a struggle trying to move out though. I've looked at a few apartments and houses around town, but either the roommates weren't right, the price or the location was too sketchy, so I haven't moved out yet. I've only have one paycheck from my job so far (for $60 haha) and the customer flow has been slow. I have saved a couple hundred though for either a downpayment on a car or first months rent. My mentor, Jess from the WR, also had the idea to talk with people from church about moving in with someone else until I can find my own place. So I have emailed the church, but haven't heard anyting back yet.
I believe God will provide if we stay in His will and follow His commandments. Please pray for me in this tought time. Everyday I struggle with following God's will and really understanding the importance of moving out, I'm sure Dan does as well. As the verse says, I need to consider Him who endured the opposition of sinners and to not lose heart!
