A New Beginning

Today was a day to remember! Dean chose for today to be his last day at IP. It seems kind of weird saying it. It's like this door is closing on part of our lives that has been open for 18 years. When we heard the news several months back that the mill was closing we were in shock like everyone else. But God knew the big picture. He knew the road we would be traveling down and the choices we would make. We are just stepping out on Faith and trusting in HIM. He will supply all of our needs. I am so proud of my hubby! I am thankful that he had a job for the last 18 years that provided for our family! He worked hard! And now I am even more proud!
His friends at work brought in a cake and shrimp to say farewell...

He is excited about what is to come and so I am. I came across this little prayer the other day. How neat is that? I think it was perfect timing. It's just a little prayer that I can say over him. I think it is very fitting for where we are now...

Dear Lord, I pray for my husband from head to toe...
His Head~ That he will look to You as Lord of his life (1 Corinthians 11:3)
His Mind~ That he will have the mind of Christ and think as the Holy Spirit would lead him and not the the flesh (1 Corinthians 2:16)
His Eyes~ That You will keep his eyes from temptation and that he will turn his eyes from sin (Matthew 6:13, Mark 9:47)
His Ears~ That he will hear Your still small voice instructing him (1 Kings 19:12, Psalm 32:8)
His Mouth~ That his words will be pleasing to you (Proverbs 19:1)
His Neck~ That he will humble himself before You and be strong, courageous, and careful to do everything written in Your Word so that he will be prosperous and successful (James 4:10, Joshua 1:8-9)
His Heart~ That he will love and trust you with his whole heart (Deuteronomy 6:5, Proverbs 3:5)
His Arms~ That You will be his strength (Psalm 73:26)
His Hands~ That he will enjoy the work of his hands and see it as a gift from You (Ecclesiastes 3:13, 3:19)
His Feet~ That You will order his steps and that he will walk in Your truth (Proverbs 4:25, Psalm 26:3)