(My World race team reunion 10/12 of my team at the Awakening conference in GA)
I think sometimes I convince myself that the race isn’t over… That one day my team will be reunited, and we’ll travel the world and bring God’s Kingdom to earth together once again…
Reality set upon me…I mean, that’s probably never going to happen.
A couple of weeks ago, I had an amazing experience. I was 10/12 of my teammates, and a few squadmates in Georgia, for 3 days. We worshipped together, ate together, prayed together, laughed together, dreamed together, pushed each other, encouraged each other, and well… LIVED together. We were back in a sense, and it felt amazing.
But, we were all different than before. Each of us had grown. Each of us were in different life stages. Each of us had matured in our faith. But it didn’t matter. Being together, calling greatness out of each other, in our different selves, was just unforgettable. That did not change.
Yes, it was only for 3 days… but it reminded me… It reminded me what the body of Christ can look like when in community. It reminded me what we had, and what I am called to create wherever I go and whoever I am with. It made me yearn for it.
So… life moves on.. God reminded me this morning that community changes sometimes, but one thing never does: HIM. He is constantly the same. He is always with me, He will never forsake me. He is ALWAYS there.
I am in Sylvania, OH for the next 3 months, and I am DETERMINED to make the most of it. I am determined to live in authentic community, to bring God’s Kingdom, and am determined to just be with God… HERE.
Yes, earlier I mourned “the loss” of the future with my team (ps. we still stay in touch and see each other frequently, but its not the same), BUT I rejoice in the present and future. I rejoice that Jesus has called us to live in community. Since He calls us to that, He PROVIDES it wherever. So, again, I look forward to this time with my Sylvania community, and I look forward to the community He will provide in january…
oh yea… by the way.. I am going back overseas! I am leading a Passport trip through Adventures in Missions SOMEWHERE overseas. yup. (more to come).
PS. NEXT BLOG IS IN THE COMMUNITY I HAVE HERE… Because I DO have community here in Sylvania!
