“Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” (niv)
John 4:35 was part of the scripture reading during this last Sunday’s church service. (Along with the Great Commission… thanks God!) I got chills because about an hour earlier my cousin asked when exactly I leave and I said, “4 months! I have a feeling it’s going to be the longest and shortest 4 months of my life and I just want to go…blah blah blah…” January is only 4 months away and then I’m going to spend an entire year outside of my comfort zone. I’m realizing how easy it would be to spend these next few months focused on making preparations for the World Race at the expense of my current relationships and responsibilities. It’s easy to think that I can be the “hands and feet” of Jesus throughout 2013 but I’ve been challenged to look at my life right now.
- Am I representing Christ in the small things I do and say?
- Did I take the opportunity I was clearly given the other night to share why I even want to do the race and what the Lord has been teaching me?
- Do my friends, coworkers and family (and the 10 children I spend my days with) see Jesus in me?
- Will I be there when my friends need someone, with the right attitude?
- What am I really praying for… God’s will to be done or for things to be easy for me?
I really appreciate everyone’s encouragement so far in this process. I feel like I have A LOT to do in the next 4 months and I’m afraid if I try to do it on my own I’ll just end up spinning in circles…at least I’m learning to be more bold and honest! J
