So, while I'm not serving in Houston anymore, God has still given me ministry where I am, and as I continue, I am learning that the ministries I've served in will never leave my heart. I still daily feel conviction to pray and seek the Lord concerning the people I've worked with, and I know that home will be wherever God is calling me now. Now, it's Macon, GA- God has given me so much. He gave me a job that I love teaching Bible studies four afternoons a week and getting to know and love 30 fifth through ninth graders at an after school program. I have an amazing family and wonderful friends. The people in my life are just so orchestrated by the Spirit in how they are there when I need them and God puts me in places where I can shine His light. Anyway, though, a couple of weeks ago, I starting reading Kisses from Katie (please read it-it's wonderful), and in there, she talked about where Jesus said, "To whom much is given, much is expected." This has been going through my head since. It has come up over and over since. The speaker at BCM tonight brought it up.
I don't know why.
I know God has given me much. I can see it all around me. I am desperately fighting to be faithful and to rise to such a gift in obedience. But at the same time, it's so easy to wonder what's in store next. I feel like something big is happening. I just don't know what yet.
So, I'm living in hope and expectation. I am filled with joy with how God is making my heart stretch and grow for things I never thought I would feel passion towards. I know He has plans for me. I pray that I welcome them with the same spirit as the prophet Isaiah, and without question, say, "Here am I." Let me not be distracted by the world and its temporary love and material possessions, but run freely to let His kingdom reign here on earth. Not tomorrow, not next year, not when I'm married and settled, but now.
So, I know that's a bit random, but that's what's on my heart right now. I pray that God will speak to you and that you will listen.
Be joyful. Be overcome by God's grace and His love and His compassion. I certainly am.
