it was one year ago today, that i received the "call to ministry". it led me to Galveston, via a very crooked road, marked with many stumbles and missteps. tonight, in my new home, here on the island, i am filled with gratitude for the people who have marked this past year with encouragement, and even for the people who have marked this road with discouragement.
this has been a year of spiritual warfare. flesh against spirit against flesh against spirit. sometimes it was couched in "best intentions" and sometimes, it was flat out rebellion against the Father's will. in all cases, i was bathed in His Grace and Extravagant Love, whether i recognized it or not.
and now, it seems comes the real work. the work of making a difference for The Kingdom. making a difference for others, and to let that difference be His work, not mine.
it's overwhelming at times, to consider all that we're asked to do as believers, especially when i think of it as a laundry list. but when i distill it down to the essence of "love one another" it gets more peaceful in my spirit.
Lord, please let me sleep tonight, in your embrace. and with the knowledge that You are already standing at the sunrise, in tomorrow, waiting for me there. may I rest as fully in that truth, as I will tonight on my bed.
and please bless and strengthen all my friends and family (and friends who are family).
amen
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