Some thoughts from the porch…
Sitting on the porch tonight as the wind blows gently and I reflect on all that is life right now there are a couple of things that come to mind that I just can’t help but share…
1) God is teaching me, growing me and challenging me to become better, more on fire, and more sold out to Him and only Him than I ever thought possible. It is sometimes hard as He exposes my weaknesses, opens up my sometimes unwillingness to do things His way and the way of those placed above me and then asks me “Am I worth laying aside what you think is best for what I say is best?” This is coming up in my personal life, in my life at One7, and as I do ministry with those around me. My way is not always what I need to do often… whether to God or the leaders placed above me I need to submit to the authority placed above and sometimes that is just down right hard for me… but through it all I am being shaped, molded and challenged to die to myself and live in Him.
2) I am surrounded by some of the most amazing people on the planet and each one makes me better because they are in my life! From the people I work with to my closest friends to my mentors, each one challenges me, pushes me and believe in me and the potential and for that I am beyond thankful. God has surrounded me with a great “family” and “house” to be a part of and I am humbled to walk through life with each of these people in a different way.
3) While seminary is coming to an end in just 8 short months… it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and I do not want to take the final months, classes, and times with my classmates for granted. I have learned something valuable from each of them and to think… I had no idea why God would “make” me go to seminary 3 years ago… and while the picture still isn’t super clear… I’m so grateful I obeyed His call.
4) This last simple thought tonight may not be revelation to you but it certainly one of the greatest things God is teaching me right now… No matter what is going on, in the highest moments or the lowest valleys 2 things are true… I am never alone and He is always enough!
I am so thankful for the life that God is giving me and the people He has placed in my life!
Now back to enjoying a hot cup of tea and sitting on the porch with the dogs…
