What could be the right word to describe this moment in my life:
…excited… … stunned…
…joyful… …expectant…
…shocked… …eager…
So I’m going on the World Race to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and live out the Kingdom with all I encounter. Wow. Some days I don’t believe it. The opportunity seems beyond me, beyond my expectations, beyond my dreams, beyond my hopes….but NOT beyond Almighty God! It’s hard to believe that this is what I’m preparing for…this is the next step. 11 countries in 11 months for Jesus! Yep that’s my future.
My friend and I have this on going joke/game we call “Africa Points.” We both have a God-given desire to go to Africa and make disciples. This game is kind of preparations or a qualifying test to see if you are ready. Basically you get “points” for doing things that you would only do if you lived in a 3rd world country. We aren’t really keeping score to win; we just merely announce that we won some Africa points. Ex. You may earn Africa Points if you drink out of a dirty cup. Going to Africa or out of the USA has been a distant reality for me. I always thought I’d go when i graduated college 1.5 yrs ago. But now it’s becoming a reality and our Africa Points Game is actually a bit of unintentional training.
Right now, I am seeking God and hungering for intimacy with Him. I believe the most effective ministry {daily and on mission trips} comes from the overflow of a heart captivated by Christ alone. So I am journeying on deeper into His heart that I may be awestruck and completely changed into His likeness. I’m desperate for Holy Spirit to lead and guide me daily. The cry of my heart is summarized in these lyrics:
“…All I wanna do is find You
And I wanna do is stay there when I do…”
And I wanna do is stay there when I do…”
